Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Banks Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $400 (127 Rentals)

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property at 3633 SW 12th Ct

$1,200 - $1,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3633 SW 12th Ct

Fort LauderdaleFL33312

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property at 505 NE 4th Ave

$1,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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505 NE 4th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33301
property at 2025 Miami Rd

$1,375 - $1,775

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2025 Miami Rd

Fort LauderdaleFL33316

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property at 2844 SW 3rd Ct

$1,000 - $1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2844 SW 3rd Ct

Fort LauderdaleFL33312
property at 408 NE 7th Ave

$1,500 - $2,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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408 NE 7th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33301
property at 519 SW 27th Ave

$1,500 - $1,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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519 SW 27th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33312

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property at 75 SW 10th St

$1,595 - $1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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75 SW 10th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33315

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property at 749 SE 15th St

$1,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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749 SE 15th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33316
property at 715 NE 6th St

$1,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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715 NE 6th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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Shady Banks, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shady Banks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shady Banks area of Fort Lauderdale, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverside Manor/N'ice Apartments - 889 Riverside Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 priced from $1,495. 75 SW 10th St Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Shady Banks apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Manor/N'ice Apartments - 889 Riverside Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333121BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
75 SW 10th St Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333151BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Community AcresThe Marlin1BR,1BA$1,650
The River Apartments750 - 2/1 Corner2BR,1BA$1,699
Sun Harbour Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,775
Edgewood Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Banks, FL

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shady Banks area is the $0.70 price per square foot 1913 Riverside Dr Model at 1913 Riverside Dr, Unit 1-3 in the in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Shady Banks apartment is the 701 SW 15th Ave Model at 701 SW 15th Ave, Unit 1-4 starting at $1,750 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shady Banks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1913 Riverside Dr, Unit 1-31913 Riverside Dr2BR,1BA$0.70
701 SW 15th Ave, Unit 1-4701 SW 15th Ave2BR,1BA$0.57
642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 2642 NW 15th Ave3BR,2BA$2.18
Blu on Marina BoulevardCurrent2BR,2BA$2.29
820 SW 29th St, Unit C820 SW 29th St2BR,1BA$1.79
Sun Harbour Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.80
551 SW 13th Ave, Unit 1551 SW 13th Ave1BR,1BA$2.35
217 SW 11th Ct, Unit #2217 SW 11th Ct1BR,1BA$2.12
The River Apartments750 - 2/12BR,1BA$2.27
Community AcresThe Marlin1BR,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shady Banks, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Fort Lauderdale. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Banks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shady Banks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shady Banks is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shady Banks?

The cheapest apartment in Shady Banks is Riverside Manor/N'ice Apartments - 889 Riverside Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Shady Banks costs $7,490.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shady Banks?

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 91 regular apartments in Shady Banks 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 Shady Banks?

Cheap apartments in Shady Banks have an average cost of $403 which is $7,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shady Banks.

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