
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mainlands Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $1,000 (108 Rentals)
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6090 NW 64th Ave

6350 NW 62nd St

6000 NW 64th Ave

6070 NW 64th Ave

Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

8170 SW 6th St

4920 NW 54th St

4222 Inverrary Blvd, Unit 4617

Fairways of Inverrary
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5801 NW 62nd Ave, Unit $1399month 1stFloor cnr, Unit $1399month 1stFloor cnr

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Sunrise on the Green

6020 NW 64th Ave, Unit Apt 207, Unit Apt 207

7640 Kimberly Blvd

8360 Sands Point Blvd, Unit 205G, Unit 205G

Spectra at Tamarac

Westgate on University

One Park Plaza Apartments

5628 Rock Island Rd

4255 N University Dr, Unit 3, Unit 3
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9301 Lime Bay Blvd

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Hampton Lakes

SunPointe

3965 NW 87th Ave, Unit 3965, Unit 3965

6060 S Falls Cir Dr

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8800 Lakeside

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The Lauderdale at Hampton Pines

Delamar

5961 N Falls Cir Dr, Unit 309

5961 N Falls Circle Dr, Unit 309, Unit 309
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Mission Lakes

Golf Villas at Sabal Palm Apartments

3935 NW 87th Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

6301 N Falls Cir Dr, Unit 313

4235 N University Dr, Unit 4235, Unit 4235

Legacy Lakeview

Innovo Living In Sunrise

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Midora at Woodmont

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7900 NW 50th St, Unit 205, Unit 205

1820 SW 81st Ave
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7001 Environ Blvd, Unit 703, Unit 703

3831 NW 84th Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

8612 NW 79th St, Unit 227

4215 N University Dr

7051 Environ Blvd

6603 SW 10th Ct

7171 SW 14th St

1 NW 73rd St

The Belmont at North Lauderdale

5801 NW 62nd Ave
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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 | $1,514 | $1,000 | $1,836 |
| Mainlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $1,500 | $2,320 |
| Mainlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $1,800 | $2,890 |
| Mainlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,886 | $2,090 | $3,445 |
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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 $1,249. 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 | $1,249 |
| Sunrise on the Green | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,474 |
| Spectra at Tamarac | Grand - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,566 |
| Westgate on University | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,577 |
| One Park Plaza Apartments | Flamingo - Water, sewer & trash INCLUDED | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Hampton Lakes | Hamptons | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
| SunPointe | Units at SunPointe | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Lauderdale at Hampton Pines | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,711 |
| Delamar | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mainlands, FL
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mainlands area is the $2.12 price per square foot B2 Model at Delamar in the in the Inverrary neighborhood starting from $2,345. The second greatest value Mainlands apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $1.86 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delamar | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| The Osprey | B1P | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Legacy at Tamarac | Model B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Mission Lakes | Harmony Corner | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Flats on the Green | 1-1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Waterford Villas | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Waterford Park Apartment Homes | Hibiscus | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| The Lauderdale at Hampton Pines | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Fairways of Inverrary | Sawgrass | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
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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 $1,745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mainlands?
The cheapest apartment in Mainlands is Spectra at Tamarac which is listed at $1,566, while the average apartment in Mainlands costs $2,874.
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 46 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 $398 which is $2,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mainlands.
Expert Rental Resources
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