Cheap Homes for Rent in Mainlands Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $1,000 (99 Rentals)

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property at 8170 SW 6th St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8170 SW 6th St

North LauderdaleFL33068

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property at 6050 NW 64th Ave

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6050 NW 64th Ave, Unit 307, Unit 307

6050 NW 64th Ave
TamaracFL33319
property at 7925 S Colony Cir

$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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7925 S Colony Cir

TamaracFL33321
property at 6300 NW 62nd St

$1,450 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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6300 NW 62nd St

TamaracFL33319

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property at 1810 SW 81st Ave

$1,450 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1810 SW 81st Ave

North LauderdaleFL33068
property at 4255 N University Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4255 N University Dr, Unit 3, Unit 3

4255 N University Dr
SunriseFL33351
property at 6150 NW 62nd St

$1,500 - $1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6150 NW 62nd St

TamaracFL33319
property at 1800 SW 81st Ave

$1,600 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1800 SW 81st Ave

North LauderdaleFL33068

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property at 7900 Colony Cir S

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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7900 Colony Cir S

TamaracFL33321
property at 3965 NW 87th Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3965 NW 87th Ave, Unit 3965, Unit 3965

3965 NW 87th Ave
SunriseFL33351
property at 8000 Fairview Dr

$1,650 - $1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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8000 Fairview Dr

TamaracFL33321
property at 4164 Inverrary Dr

$1,590 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4164 Inverrary Dr

LauderhillFL33319

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Mainlands, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

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. Westgate on University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,598. Here are the most affordable Mainlands apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Westgate on UniversityE1Studio,1BA$1,598
One Park Plaza ApartmentsFlamingo - Water, sewer & trash INCLUDED1BR,1BA$1,599
Lila at SunriseA11BR,1BA$1,602
Fairways of InverraryTurnberry1BR,1BA$1,610
SunPointeUnits at SunPointe1BR,1BA$1,650
Hampton LakesHamptons | A11BR,1BA$1,686
Spectra at TamaracGrand - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
The Lauderdale at Hampton PinesA21BR,1BA$1,726
Mission LakesPacific 1-1.51BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mainlands, FL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mainlands area is the $1.81 price per square foot Pinehurst Model at Fairways of Inverrary in the in the Inverrary neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairways of InverraryPinehurst2BR,2BA$1.81
Park Tower - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.86
The OspreyB1P2BR,2BA$2.19
4172 Inverrary Dr, Unit 2124172 Inverrary Dr2BR,2BA$1.97
8481 Springtree Dr, Unit 408B8481 Springtree Dr2BR,2BA$2.10
Mission LakesHarmony Corner2BR,2BA$2.16
8814 W McNab Rd, Unit 3068814 W McNab Rd2BR,2BA$1.96
Flats on the Green1-1B1BR,1BA$2.13
Waterford Park Apartment HomesHibiscus1BR,1BA$2.19
Lila at SunriseA11BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mainlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Mainlands?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in Mainlands, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $3,445. There are also 307 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mainlands ranging from $1,000 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mainlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mainlands ranges from $1,000 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,854.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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