Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $400 (135 Rentals)

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property at 530 NE 11th Ave

$1,649 - $3,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 15

530 NE 11th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33301

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property at 720 SE 15th St

$1,700 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

720 SE 15th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33316

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Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Fort Lauderdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale area of Fort Lauderdale, FL is a Studio unit found at 220 NE 16th Ave priced from $1,300. Community Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Lauderdale apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
220 NE 16th AveUnit 9Studio,1BA$1,300
Community AcresThe TarponStudio,1BA$1,300
Regal Trace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Riverside Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
900 NE 17th TerUnit 31BR,1BA$1,500
1901 SE 1st Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,500
100 SW 9th St Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333151BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1033 NE 17th Way Model at 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 504 in the in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Downtown Fort Lauderdale apartment is the 1033 NE 17th Way Model at 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 1604 starting at $3,400 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Fort Lauderdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 5041033 NE 17th Way3BR,3.5BA$1.70
1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 16041033 NE 17th Way3BR,3BA$1.91
725 NW 4th Ave, Unit 2725 NW 4th Ave1BR,1BA$1.47
1407 Holly Heights Dr, Unit 21407 Holly Heights Dr2BR,1BA$2.12
75 SW 10th St Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333152BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.25
100 SW 10th St Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333152BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.15
The Apex ResidenceMedium Plan1BR,1BA$2.43
Community AcresThe Marlin1BR,1BA$2.29
100 SW 9th St Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333151BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35
Regal Trace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fort Lauderdale. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Fort Lauderdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is Regal Trace Apartments which is listed at $1,305, while the average apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale costs $24,512.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 65 regular apartments in Downtown Fort Lauderdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Fort Lauderdale have an average cost of $355 which is $24,157 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

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