Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $1,100 (93 Rentals)

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property at 1723 SW 23rd St

1723 SW 23rd St

Fort LauderdaleFL33315
property at 1470 N Dixie Hwy

1470 N Dixie Hwy

Fort LauderdaleFL33304
property at 2424 SE 17th St

2424 SE 17th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33316
property at 1125 NE 16th Pl

1125 NE 16th Pl

Fort LauderdaleFL33305

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property at 220 SW 8th St

220 SW 8th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33315
property at 2426 SE 17th St

2426 SE 17th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33316
property at 1429 SW 9th St

1429 SW 9th St, Unit 4

1429 SW 9th St
Fort LauderdaleFL33312

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property at 1001 SE 16th St

1001 SE 16th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33316

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 28, 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
425 SE 23rd St, Unit 4425 SE 23rd St2BR,1BA$2.00
1350-1400 NE 5th Ter1350-52BR,1BA$2.05
1227 NE 5th Ter2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Regal Trace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Fort Lauderdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

There are currently 2011 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL with pricing that ranges from $750 to $16,520. There are also 805 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Fort Lauderdale ranging from $1,100 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Fort Lauderdale ranges from $1,100 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $20,236.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Fort Lauderdale range from $1,635 to $12,561, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,899 to $18,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,880 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,950.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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