Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $400 (122 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 715 NE 6th St

$1,200 - $1,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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715 NE 6th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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property at 1016 NE 17th Ave

$1,395 - $1,695

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

1016 NE 17th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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property at 1007 SE 2nd Ct

$1,625 - $1,800

Studio Rentals

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1007 SE 2nd Ct

Fort LauderdaleFL33301
property at 709 SW 4th Ct

$1,650 - $14,000

Studio To 10 Bedroom Rentals

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709 SW 4th Ct

Fort LauderdaleFL33312
property at 1432 NE 5th Ave

$1,650 - $2,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1432 NE 5th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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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 Community Acres priced from $1,200. ACS 716 LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Lauderdale apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Community AcresThe TarponStudio,1BA$1,200
ACS 716 LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
220 NE 16th AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Century East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
1209 SE 2nd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
900 NE 17th Ter1/11BR,1BA$1,400
1901 SE 1st Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of April 15, 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
1105 NE 2nd Ave, Unit 11105 NE 2nd Ave3BR,2BA$1.78
1426 NW 8th Ave, Unit 14261426 NW 8th Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.92
1115 SW 2nd Ct, Unit 41115 SW 2nd Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.58
1707 NW 7th Ct, Unit 17051707 NW 7th Ct2BR,1BA$1.47
Sun Harbour Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.85
709 SW 13th Ave, Unit 3709 SW 13th Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
800 NE 14th St800 NE 14th St2BR,1BA$1.94
810-812 NE 4th St810 #42BR,1BA$1.89

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $1,500.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is 900 NE 17th Ter which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale costs $28,484.

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 655 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 $714 which is $27,770 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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