Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $400 (126 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale area of Fort Lauderdale.

property at 1017 NE 14th Ave

1017 NE 14th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33304
property at 1323 NW 3rd Ave

1323 NW 3rd Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33311
property at 715 NE 6th St

715 NE 6th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33304
property at 1111 SW 4th St

1111 SW 4th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33312
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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 1 Bed unit found at Regal Trace Apartments priced from $1,187. Century East 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regal Trace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,187
Century East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
Community AcresThe Marlin1BR,1BA$1,500
Oversized & Underpriced in Trendy Downtown Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale area is the $1.08 price per square foot 642 NW 15th Ave Model at 642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 642 in the in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Fort Lauderdale apartment is the 1033 NE 17th Way Model at 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 805 starting at $4,000 with a $1.65 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.
642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 642642 NW 15th Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 8051033 NE 17th Way4BR,4.5BA$1.65
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
1041 NE 9th Ave, Unit B1041 NE 9th Ave4BR,2BA$1.94
1010-1012 NW 3rd Ave, Unit 10121010-1012 NW 3rd Ave3BR,2BA$1.96
1227 NE 5th Ter2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
1350-1400 NE 5th Ter1350-22BR,1BA$2.05
425 SE 23rd St, Unit 4425 SE 23rd St2BR,1BA$2.00
Regal Trace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Among neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Fort Lauderdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is at Century East listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Fort Lauderdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Fort Lauderdale Apartment is $1,187 at Regal Trace Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Fort Lauderdale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is starting from $1,423 at Regal Trace Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Fort Lauderdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Fort Lauderdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Regal Trace Apartments and starts from $1,635.

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