
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Banks Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $400 (197 Rentals)
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Regal Trace Apartments

16 SW 9th St, Unit 202

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638 NE 7th Ave, Unit B

915 SW 16th St

Community Acres

2255 SW 33rd Ave

646 NW 14th Terrace

1015 SW 4th Ave

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3112 SW 12th Plz, Unit 1
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704 SE 21st St

Riverside Manor

1901 SE 1st Ave

2880 SW 1st St

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1140 SW 30th St, Unit A-c

2781 SW 2nd St, Unit 1

610 Carolina Ave

750 SW 2nd St

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1612 NW 6th St, Unit 2

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1216 NW 6th Ct, Unit 2
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717 SW 13th Ave

100 SW 9th St

2930 NW 8th St

1418 SW 27th St

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300 SW 16th Ct, Unit #2

109 SE 23rd St

718 SE 13th St

The Falls At Marina Bay

325 SW 14th Ct

715 NE 2nd Ave
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1124 NW 2nd St

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2120 SW 28th Ter, Unit A

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709 SW 4th St, Unit Palmira 709

924 SE 2nd St, Unit 14

429 NW 9th Ave

1460 NW 2nd St

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209 NW 28th Ave, Unit N

506 SW 18th Ct, Unit Hilda

3633 SW 12th Ct

1821 SW 11th Ct
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1515 NW 4th St

645 NW 15th Ave

The Six13

631 NW 11th Ave

823 SE 18th St

1716 SW 11th Ct

Quantum Apartments

647 NW 3rd Ave

The Whitney

619 SW 13th Ave
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Shady Banks, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shady Banks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Banks Studio Apartments | $2,132 | $1,300 | $4,950 |
| Shady Banks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Shady Banks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,161 | $1,410 | $9,733 |
| Shady Banks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,970 | $1,617 | $10,000+ |
| Shady Banks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,487 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 197 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shady Banks Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Cheapest Available Shady Banks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shady Banks area of Fort Lauderdale, FL is a Studio unit found at Community Acres priced from $1,300. Riverside Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Shady Banks apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Acres | The Tarpon | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Riverside Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 1901 SE 1st Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 100 SW 9th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Banks, FL
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Banks area is the $2.34 price per square foot Current Model at Blu on Marina Boulevard in the in the Colee Hammock neighborhood starting from $2,571. The second greatest value Shady Banks apartment is the 638 NE 7th Ave Model at 638 NE 7th Ave, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blu on Marina Boulevard | Current | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| 638 NE 7th Ave, Unit B | 638 NE 7th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The Falls At Marina Bay | Club Waterways | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.33 |
| 75 SW 10th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 100 SW 10th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 300 SW 16th Ct, Unit #2 | 300 SW 16th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 506 SW 18th Ct, Unit Hilda | 506 SW 18th Ct | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Riverside Manor | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Community Acres | The Marlin | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 100 SW 9th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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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 $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shady Banks?
The cheapest apartment in Shady Banks is Riverside Manor which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Shady Banks costs $23,839.
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 568 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 $897 which is $22,942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shady Banks.
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