
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mainlands Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $900 (93 Rentals)
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7805 NW 66th Ter

8409 NW 59th Pl

4920 NW 54th St

Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

5105 White Oak Ln

Fairways of Inverrary

5069 NW 41st Ct

8230 SW 11th St

8060 Colony Cir N, Unit 107
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7925 Colony Cir S

4222 Inverrary Blvd, Unit 4105

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Lila at Sunrise

8025 Colony Cir S, Unit VERSAILLES GARDENS CONDO

5961 N Falls Circle Dr, Unit 309

Westgate on University

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Hampton Lakes

SunPointe

4168 Inverrary Dr

One Park Plaza Apartments
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8800 Lakeside

Spectra at Tamarac

5961 N Falls Cir Dr, Unit 309

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Midora at Woodmont

Mission Lakes

7625 Tam Oshanter Blvd

Legacy Lakeview

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The Lauderdale at Hampton Pines

The Osprey

Golf Villas at Sabal Palm Apartments
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8481 Springtree Dr

8793 NW 39th St

The Belmont at North Lauderdale

6050 NW 64th Ave

6020 NW 64th Ave

5860 NW 64th Ave

5530 NW 44th St

4158 Inverrary Dr

5570 NW 44th St

5890 NW 64th Ave
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1810 SW 81st Ave

7910 S Colony Cir

7001 Environ Blvd

8060 N Colony Cir

7925 S Colony Cir

3821 Environ Blvd

8025 S Colony Cir

4205 N University Dr

6361 N Falls Cir Dr

7081 Environ Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mainlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainlands Studio Apartments | $1,528 | $1,000 | $1,895 |
| Mainlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $900 | $2,245 |
| Mainlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $1,700 | $2,920 |
| Mainlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,688 | $1,990 | $3,420 |
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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. 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 | Turnberry | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Westgate on University | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,629 |
| Hampton Lakes | Hamptons | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,636 |
| SunPointe | Units at SunPointe | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| One Park Plaza Apartments | Flamingo - Water, sewer & trash INCLUDED | 1BR,1BA | $1,672 |
| 8800 Lakeside | Ivy | 1BR,1BA | $1,679 |
| Midora at Woodmont | Pompano | 1BR,1BA | $1,747 |
| Spectra at Tamarac | Prestige - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
| Legacy Lakeview | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $1,758 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mainlands, FL
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mainlands area is the $1.45 price per square foot Grand Cypress Model at Fairways of Inverrary in the in the Inverrary neighborhood starting from $2,235. The second greatest value Mainlands apartment is the C1P Model at The Osprey starting at $2,727 with a $2.10 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairways of Inverrary | Grand Cypress | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Osprey | C1P | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Lila at Sunrise | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Tamarac Pointe Apartments | TP- M2.25GM PV | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.09 |
| Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Sunrise Village Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Mission Lakes | Harmony First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Spectra at Tamarac | Villa - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Flats on the Green | 1-1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Waterford Villas | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
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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 $1,758.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mainlands?
The cheapest apartment in Mainlands is Fairways of Inverrary which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Mainlands costs $2,082.
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 31 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 $339 which is $1,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mainlands.
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