
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $400 (131 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale area of Fort Lauderdale.


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1101 NE 5th Ter, Unit 2W

Regal Trace Apartments

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Community Acres

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1033 NW 7th Ter, Unit 1

805 NW 12th Ave

90 Isle of Venice Dr

917 SW 16th St

1717 NE 12th St

825 NW 10th Terrace
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1041 NE 9th Ave

1041 NE 9th Ave, Unit A3

47 NE 16th Pl

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1041 NE 9th Ave, Unit A3

715 NE 6th St

626 NW 22nd Rd

1605 NW 11th Pl

1028 NE 16th Terrace

917 NW 5th St

1219 NE 6th St
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225 NW 8th St

1500 SW 5th Pl

801 SW 4th Ct

426 NW 14th Ave

1224 NW 3rd St

Riverside Manor/N'ice Apartments - 889 Riverside Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

1601-1611-1611 SW 11th Ct

800 SE 15th St

1104 NW 5th Ave

1911 NE 8th Ct
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1310 NE 14th Ave

1341 NE 5th Terrace

1416 NE 5th Ct

634 NW 12th Ave

1229 SE 2nd St, Unit Garden apartment

1019 NE 17th Terrace

626 NW 10th Terrace

1308 NW 19th Ave

1142 NE 4th Ave

825 SW 10th Terrace
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1531 NW 7th St

1018 NW 6th Ave

1101 NE 17th Way

1409 N Dixie Hwy

La Siesta Apartments I LLC

709 SE 15th St

1145 NE 17th Terrace

900 NE 17th Ter

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725 NW 4th Ave

612 NW 14th Ave
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Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fort Lauderdale Studio Apartments | $2,188 | $934 | $4,509 |
| Downtown Fort Lauderdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,980 | $1,187 | $6,639 |
| Downtown Fort Lauderdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,179 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Fort Lauderdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,398 | $1,635 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Fort Lauderdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,662 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
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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 Community Acres priced from $1,200. 100 Isle of Venice Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Lauderdale apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Acres | The Tarpon | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 100 Isle of Venice Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 225 NW 8th St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Riverside Manor/N'ice Apartments - 889 Riverside Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| La Siesta Apartments I LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL
As of February 28, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 504 | 1033 NE 17th Way | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.70 |
| 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 1604 | 1033 NE 17th Way | 3BR,3BA | $1.91 |
| 642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 2 | 642 NW 15th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 1705 SW 11th Ct, Unit 2 | 1705 SW 11th Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 725 NW 4th Ave | 725 NW 4th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Sun Harbour Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Villas Apartments in Fort Lauderdale | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 75 SW 10th St Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 534 NW 23rd Ave | 534 NW 23rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 1101 NE 5th Ter, Unit 2W | 1101 NE 5th Ter | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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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 225 NW 8th St which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale costs $8,037.
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 75 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 $441 which is $7,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
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