Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lauderdale Southwest Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $1,100 (48 Rentals)

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$2,000 - $2,200

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3906 SW 12th Ct

Fort LauderdaleFL33312

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Fairfield Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfield Park Apartments

3333-3363 Davie BlvdFort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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5941 NW 14th Ct
$1,200 - $1,250
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5941 NW 14th Ct

5941 NW 14th CtSunrise, FL 33313
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Spectra at Plantation
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$1,589 - $1,929
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$1,589 - $1,929
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Spectra at Plantation

4401 NW 10th CtPlantation, FL 33313
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$1,959 - $3,233
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6300 SW 24th PlDavie, FL 33314
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AMLI Toscana Place
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$2,395 - $4,720
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$2,395 - $4,720
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AMLI Toscana Place

5971 Toscana DrDavie, FL 33314
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Lauderdale Southwest, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lauderdale Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lauderdale Southwest area of Fort Lauderdale, FL is a Studio unit found at Community Acres priced from $1,300. Riverside Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Lauderdale Southwest apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Community AcresThe TarponStudio,1BA$1,300
Riverside Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Palm Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Inverrary 441 ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,539
Spectra at Plantation1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,589
Davie Commons Apts LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Landmark TowersValencia 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lauderdale Southwest, FL

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lauderdale Southwest area is the $2.11 price per square foot 642 NW 15th Ave Model at 642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Lauderdale Southwest apartment is the B1 - 2A - Harmony Model at Palm Trace Landings Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Fern Crest Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lauderdale Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 2642 NW 15th Ave3BR,2BA$2.11
Palm Trace Landings ApartmentsB1 - 2A - Harmony2BR,2BA$2.19
Davie 1 ApartmentsUNIT B2BR,2BA$2.15
Avana New RiverA21BR,1BA$2.17
Landmark TowersValencia 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Inverrary 441 ApartmentsModel B2BR,1BA$2.09
The Falls At Marina BayClub Waterways1BR,1.5BA$2.23
Palm Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Spectra at Plantation1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Balcony1BR,1BA$2.20
1241 NW 56th Ave, Unit Efficiency B1241 NW 56th Ave1BR,1BA$1.64

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lauderdale Southwest, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lauderdale Southwest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lauderdale Southwest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lauderdale Southwest is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lauderdale Southwest?

The cheapest apartment in Lauderdale Southwest is Riverside Manor which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Lauderdale Southwest costs $8,594.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lauderdale Southwest?

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 27 regular apartments in Lauderdale Southwest 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 Lauderdale Southwest?

Cheap apartments in Lauderdale Southwest have an average cost of $923 which is $7,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lauderdale Southwest.

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