Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $1,100 (101 Rentals)

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property at 2555 NE 11th St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2555 NE 11th St, Unit 804

2555 NE 11th St
Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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property at 911 NW 12th Ave

$1,599

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$1,599

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$1,599

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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911 NW 12th Ave, Unit 1-a

911 NW 12th Ave
Fort LauderdaleFL33311
property at 1507 NE 5th Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1507 NE 5th Ave, Unit 3

1507 NE 5th Ave
Fort LauderdaleFL33304
property at 1470 N Dixie Hwy

$1,650 - $2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1470 N Dixie Hwy

Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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property at 1125 NE 16th Pl

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1125 NE 16th Pl, Unit 105

1125 NE 16th Pl
Fort LauderdaleFL33305
property at 1001 SE 16th St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1001 SE 16th St, Unit 15

1001 SE 16th St
Fort LauderdaleFL33316
property at 1001 SE 16th St

$1,650 - $2,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1001 SE 16th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33316
property at 900 NE 18th Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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900 NE 18th Ave, Unit 1004

900 NE 18th Ave
Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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property at 626 SW 14th Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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626 SW 14th Ave, Unit 111

626 SW 14th Ave
Fort LauderdaleFL33312
property at 924 SE 2nd St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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924 SE 2nd St, Unit 14

924 SE 2nd St
Fort LauderdaleFL33301
property at 924 SE 2nd St

$1,750 - $2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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924 SE 2nd St

Fort LauderdaleFL33301
property at 1001 SE 16th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1001 SE 16th St, Unit 17

1001 SE 16th St
Fort LauderdaleFL33316

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property at 727 NE 16th Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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727 NE 16th Ave, Unit 727D

727 NE 16th Ave
Fort LauderdaleFL33304
property at 1475 SE 15th St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1475 SE 15th St, Unit 111

1475 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 Community Acres priced from $1,200. Riverside Manor/N'ice Apartments - 889 Riverside Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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
Riverside Manor/N'ice Apartments - 889 Riverside Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333121BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
900 NE 17th TerUnit 71BR,1BA$1,500
1901 SE 1st Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale area is the $2.11 price per square foot 825 NE 17th Ter Model at 825 NE 17th Ter, Unit 4 in the in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Downtown Fort Lauderdale apartment is the 1033 NE 17th Way Model at 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 504 starting at $3,400 with a $1.70 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.
825 NE 17th Ter, Unit 4825 NE 17th Ter3BR,3.5BA$2.11
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
519 NW 21st Ter, Unit 1519 NW 21st Ter4BR,2BA$1.94
642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 2642 NW 15th Ave3BR,2BA$2.11
16 SW 9th St Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333152BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Community AcresThe Dolphin2BR,1BA$2.17
300 SW 16th Ct, Unit #2300 SW 16th Ct1BR,1BA$2.17
526 SW 4th Ave, Unit Apt 2526 SW 4th Ave1BR,1BA$2.17
526 SW 4th Ave, Unit Apt 2526 SW 4th Ave1BR,1BA$2.17

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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 1894 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,176 to $31,895. There are also 519 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Fort Lauderdale ranging from $1,100 to $85,000.

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 $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $23,402.

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 $1,617 to $15,552, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,198 to $28,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,950.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.