
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mainlands Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $1,000 (107 Rentals)
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4920 NW 54th St

Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

6858 Broadmoor

5069 NW 41st Ct

Fairways of Inverrary

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Lila at Sunrise

4222 Inverrary Blvd

Golf Villas at Sabal Palm Apartments

8230 SW 11th St
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Hampton Lakes

SunPointe

4222 Inverrary Blvd, Unit 4308

7051 Environ Blvd

5961 N Falls Circle Dr, Unit 309

5860 NW 64th Ave, Unit 102

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8800 Lakeside

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The Lauderdale at Hampton Pines

5961 N Falls Cir Dr, Unit 309

Mission Lakes
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Legacy Lakeview

Spectra at Tamarac

Westgate on University

4158 Inverrary Dr, Unit 111

The Osprey

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Midora at Woodmont

One Park Plaza Apartments

Arcadia

8001 Fairview Dr

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601 Kathy Ln, Unit 601
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6040 Shaker Wood Cir

Waterford Park Apartment Homes

Flats on the Green

Sunrise Village Apartments

Tamarac Pointe Apartments

632 Kathy Ct

Waterford Villas

5740 Rock Island Rd, Unit 291

5672 Rock Island Rd, Unit 260

5740 Rock Island Rd, Unit 291
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5672 Rock Island Rd, Unit 260

6890 SW 5th St

7701 SW 10th Ct

The Belmont at North Lauderdale

6021 NW 61st Ave

6050 NW 64th Ave, Unit 307

6020 NW 64th Ave

5940 NW 64th Ave

5530 NW 44th St

6150 NW 62nd St
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Mainlands, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mainlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainlands Studio Apartments | $1,553 | $1,000 | $1,883 |
| Mainlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $1,250 | $2,270 |
| Mainlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,849 | $3,035 |
| Mainlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $1,900 | $3,445 |
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There are currently 107 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mainlands Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Cheapest Available Mainlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mainlands area of Fort Lauderdale, FL is a Studio unit found at Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments priced from $1,000. Fairways of Inverrary has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Mainlands apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Fairways of Inverrary | Sawgrass | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Golf Villas at Sabal Palm Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Hampton Lakes | Hamptons | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,604 |
| SunPointe | Units at SunPointe | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Lauderdale at Hampton Pines | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| Mission Lakes | Pacific 1-1.5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Legacy Lakeview | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $1,758 |
| Spectra at Tamarac | Grand - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,760 |
| 8800 Lakeside | Echo | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mainlands, FL
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mainlands area is the $1.86 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the in the Inverrary neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Mainlands apartment is the B1P Model at The Osprey starting at $2,297 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Inverrary neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mainlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| The Osprey | B1P | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Mission Lakes | Harmony Corner | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| 541 Kathy Ln, Unit Margate - 541 Kathy LN | 541 Kathy Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Flats on the Green | 1-1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 601 Kathy Ln, Unit 601 | 601 Kathy Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Waterford Park Apartment Homes | Hibiscus | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Waterford Villas | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 8800 Lakeside | Echo | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Fairways of Inverrary | Sawgrass | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mainlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mainlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mainlands is under $1,770.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mainlands?
The cheapest apartment in Mainlands is Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments which is listed at $1,425, while the average apartment in Mainlands costs $2,620.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mainlands?
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 30 regular apartments in Mainlands 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 Mainlands?
Cheap apartments in Mainlands have an average cost of $321 which is $2,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mainlands.
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