Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lauderdale Southwest Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Landmark Towers priced from $1,345. Spectra at Plantation has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,401. Here are the most affordable Lauderdale Southwest apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark TowersValencia 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,345
Spectra at Plantation1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,401
Oversized & Underpriced in Trendy Downtown Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,525
Key Bay ApartmentsClub 1/11BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lauderdale Southwest, FL

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lauderdale Southwest area is the $0.73 price per square foot 1913 Riverside Dr Model at 1913 Riverside Dr, Unit 1-3 in the in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Lauderdale Southwest apartment is the 701 SW 15th Ave Model at 701 SW 15th Ave, Unit 1-4 starting at $1,750 with a $0.57 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.
1913 Riverside Dr, Unit 1-31913 Riverside Dr2BR,1BA$0.73
701 SW 15th Ave, Unit 1-4701 SW 15th Ave2BR,1BA$0.57
1904 SW 28th St, Unit 19041904 SW 28th St3BR,2BA$1.84
1029 SW 15th Ter, Unit 21029 SW 15th Ter2BR,1BA$0.91
Davie 1 ApartmentsUNIT D3BR,2BA$2.00
1537 SW 44th Ave, Unit B1537 SW 44th Ave1BR,1BA$1.58
2721 SW 8th St, Unit 22721 SW 8th St2BR,1BA$1.85
Landmark TowersBellagio 1 bed 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.62
1241 NW 56th Ave, Unit Efficiency B1241 NW 56th Ave1BR,1BA$1.85
1240 NW 56th Ave, Unit 1240 NW 56th Ave.1240 NW 56th Ave1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lauderdale Southwest, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ranked #56

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lauderdale Southwest Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Landmark Towers which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in Lauderdale Southwest costs $3,295.

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 33 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 $279 which is $3,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lauderdale Southwest.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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