Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose Park Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $1,200 (45 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Melrose Park area of Fort Lauderdale.

property at 261 Florida Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 20

261 Florida Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33312
property at 4731 NW 10th Ct

$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4731 NW 10th Ct

PlantationFL33313
property at 4731 NW 10th Ct

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4731 NW 10th Ct, Unit 210

4731 NW 10th Ct
PlantationFL33313

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property at 4731 NW 10th Ct

$1,450 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

4731 NW 10th Ct

PlantationFL33313
property at 4200 NW 3rd Ct

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4200 NW 3rd Ct, Unit 126

4200 NW 3rd Ct
PlantationFL33317

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property at 4200 NW 3rd Ct

$1,500 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

4200 NW 3rd Ct

PlantationFL33317
property at 2445 SW 18th Ter

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2445 SW 18th Ter, Unit 114

2445 SW 18th Ter
Fort LauderdaleFL33315

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property at 845 NW 46th Ave

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

845 NW 46th Ave

PlantationFL33317
property at 845 NW 46th Ave

$1,975

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

845 NW 46th Ave

PlantationFL33317
property at 821 NW 46th Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

821 NW 46th Ave

PlantationFL33317

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property at 2445 SW 18th Ter

$2,150 - $2,200

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$2,150 - $2,200

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$2,150 - $2,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2445 SW 18th Ter

Fort LauderdaleFL33315
property at 441 NW 18th Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

441 NW 18th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33311

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Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose Park area of Fort Lauderdale, FL is a Studio unit found at Community Acres priced from $1,200. Spectra at Plantation has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,346. Here are the most affordable Melrose Park apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Community AcresThe TarponStudio,1BA$1,200
Spectra at Plantation1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,346
Riverside Manor/N'ice Apartments - 889 Riverside Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333121BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Palm Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Landmark TowersValencia 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,612
The River Apartments750 - 2/12BR,1BA$1,649
Inverrary 441 ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Park, FL

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Park area is the $2.18 price per square foot 642 NW 15th Ave Model at 642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Melrose Park apartment is the 4117 SW 24th St Model at 4117 SW 24th St starting at $1,825 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Riverland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 2642 NW 15th Ave3BR,2BA$2.18
4117 SW 24th St4117 SW 24th St2BR,1BA$1.52
1705 SW 11th Ct, Unit 21705 SW 11th Ct2BR,1BA$1.64
2721 SW 8th St, Unit 22721 SW 8th St2BR,1BA$1.80
Sun Harbour Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
Davie 1 ApartmentsUNIT B12BR,2BA$2.21
Landmark TowersValencia 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Palm Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
1950 SW 41st Ave, Unit 41950 SW 41st Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Spectra at Plantation1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose Park?

There are currently 526 Apartments for Rent in Melrose Park, FL with pricing that ranges from $221 to $8,633. There are also 215 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose Park ranging from $1,200 to $15,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melrose Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose Park ranges from $1,200 to $15,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,089.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melrose Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melrose Park range from $2,100 to $8,633, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,650.

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