Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lauderdale Southwest Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $1,200 (24 Rentals)

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1216 NW 6th Ct, Unit 3
$1,600
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1216 NW 6th Ct, Unit 3

1216 NW 6th CtFort Lauderdale, FL 33311
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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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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 $1,200. 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 $1,495. Here are the most affordable Lauderdale Southwest 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$1,495
Palm Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Landmark TowersBellagio 1 bed 1.5 bath1BR,1BA$1,517
Spectra at Plantation1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lauderdale Southwest, FL

As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lauderdale Southwest area is the $2.18 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 $3,000. The second greatest value Lauderdale Southwest apartment is the 1115 SW 2nd Ct Model at 1115 SW 2nd Ct, Unit 4 starting at $1,900 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale 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$2.18
1115 SW 2nd Ct, Unit 41115 SW 2nd Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Sun Harbour Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.85
Spectra at Plantation2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Balcony2BR,1BA$2.14
Landmark TowersValencia 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.70
3721 SW 60th Ave, Unit 1A3721 SW 60th Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
534 NW 23rd Ave534 NW 23rd Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
1715 NW 8th Ct1715 NW 8th Ct2BR,1BA$1.93
Palm Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Inverrary 441 ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$2.10

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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 $1,575.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lauderdale Southwest is Riverside Manor/N'ice Apartments - 889 Riverside Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Lauderdale Southwest costs $7,549.

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 24 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 $242 which is $7,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lauderdale Southwest.

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