Average Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Current Versus Historical Fort Lauderdale, FL Rents

Fort Lauderdale rentals average $1,485 for a studio rental to $12,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $33 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $127 (-7.82%) year-over-year from $1,625 to $1,498. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-2.63%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $367 (-12.36%) year-over-year from $2,967 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,553 (39.15%) year-over-year from $3,967 to $5,520. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $9,230 (160.10%) year-over-year from $5,765 to $14,995. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.83% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 70.92% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $43.20 $1,498 $1,625 (-7.82%) $1,487 (0.73%)
1 BR $32.73 $1,850 $1,900 (-2.63%) $1,950 (-5.13%)
2 BR $30.77 $2,600 $2,967 (-12.36%) $2,889 (-10.01%)
3 BR $37.17 $5,520 $3,967 (39.15%) $4,100 (34.62%)
4+ BR $45.74 $14,995 $5,765 (160.10%) $6,250 (139.92%)

Historical Rents in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Top Cities Near Fort Lauderdale

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Fort Lauderdale. The average rent in Fort Lauderdale is currently $2,350 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lauderdale Lakes, FL, with an average rent of $1,675, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fort Lauderdale, FL is Boca Raton, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,593 per month.

Let's compare Fort Lauderdale, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 12.46% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.17% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fort Lauderdale, FL are about 11.54% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Fort Lauderdale, FL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lauderdale Lakes, FL $1,300 $1,425 $1,750 $1,675
Lauderhill, FL N/A $1,500 $1,935 $1,913
Tamarac, FL N/A $1,575 $2,000 $2,000
Oakland Park, FL $1,388 $1,650 $2,100 $2,085
Hollywood, FL $1,400 $1,750 $2,300 $2,200
Dania Beach, FL $1,873 $1,650 $2,000 $2,250
Wilton Manors, FL $1,300 $1,700 $2,300 $2,275
Plantation, FL $1,300 $1,700 $2,225 $2,400
Pompano Beach, FL $1,508 $1,800 $2,500 $2,500
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL $2,500 $2,500 $4,500 $3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Fort Lauderdale

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near Fort Lauderdale. Some of these neighborhoods include Royal Poinciana, Parkside, and North Central Hollywood. We've included all of these top 13 neighborhoods in or near Fort Lauderdale, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 13 neighborhoods in or near Fort Lauderdale, FL is currently around $2,300 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Fort Lauderdale's average rent, which is actually $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Fort Lauderdale, Royal Poinciana has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 average rent per month, Central Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Fort Lauderdale. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Royal Poinciana, Hollywood, FL $1,275 $1,700 $1,900 $1,800
Parkside, Hollywood, FL $1,375 $1,750 $2,200 $1,894
North Central Hollywood, Hollywood, FL $1,100 $1,575 $2,200 $1,900
Oakland Park, FL $1,388 $1,650 $2,098 $2,063
Victoria Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL $1,395 $1,825 $2,450 $2,275
Wilton Manors, FL $1,300 $1,700 $2,300 $2,275
Dania Beach, FL $1,873 $1,650 $2,075 $2,300
Hallandale Beach, FL $1,398 $1,750 $2,595 $2,300
Palm Aire, Pompano Beach, FL N/A $1,688 $2,200 $2,375
Hollywood Beach - Quadoman, Hollywood, FL $1,850 $2,500 $4,000 $3,000
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL $2,500 $2,500 $4,800 $3,975
Galt Mile, Fort Lauderdale, FL $2,025 $3,248 $4,450 $4,000
Central Beach, Fort Lauderdale, FL N/A $2,600 $6,500 $5,000

Top Counties Near Fort Lauderdale

There are a total of 9 counties located by Fort Lauderdale, FL. Some of these counties include Plantation, FL, Coral Springs-Margate, FL, and Hollywood, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,450. That's roughly around $29 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Plantation, FL. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,900, Boca Raton, FL is the most expensive county by Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 1.01% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 2.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 4.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Plantation, FL $1,300 $1,600 $2,000 $2,100
Coral Springs-Margate, FL $1,300 $1,600 $1,998 $2,195
Hollywood, FL $1,500 $1,750 $2,200 $2,200
Hallandale Beach, FL $1,400 $1,750 $2,573 $2,300
Hialeah, FL $1,724 $1,850 $2,264 $2,450
Fort Lauderdale, FL $1,475 $1,800 $2,490 $2,500
Pompano Beach, FL $1,515 $1,950 $2,588 $2,500
Deerfield Beach, FL $1,500 $1,700 $2,500 $2,700
Boca Raton, FL $1,995 $1,995 $3,000 $3,900

Top Zipcodes Near Fort Lauderdale

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near Fort Lauderdale, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. A total of 26 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33313, Lauderhill, FL at $1,863 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,800 per month is 33431, Boca Raton, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,338. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fort Lauderdale, FL is $1,725 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,195 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
33304, Fort Lauderdale, FL $1,350 $1,875 $2,600 $2,285
33308, Fort Lauderdale, FL $2,190 $2,200 $3,500 $3,200
33301, Fort Lauderdale, FL $1,750 $2,100 $3,100 $3,200
33062, Pompano Beach, FL $1,515 $2,300 $3,300 $3,200
33311, Fort Lauderdale, FL $1,300 $1,500 $1,900 $2,100
33312, Fort Lauderdale, FL $1,450 $1,600 $2,100 $2,150
33316, Hollywood, FL $1,500 $1,725 $3,950 $2,500
33020, Hollywood, FL $1,325 $1,600 $2,200 $1,882
33009, Hallandale Beach, FL $1,398 $1,750 $2,595 $2,300
33309, Tamarac, FL $1,313 $1,695 $2,038 $2,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Fort Lauderdale Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The average monthly rental price for Fort Lauderdale, FL apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Fort Lauderdale, FL rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
How much is a studio apartment in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,485 and an average price per square feet of $43.20. There are a total of 36 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Lauderdale.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $32.73. There are a total of 405 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Lauderdale.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $30.77. There are a total of 475 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Lauderdale.
How have rent prices in Fort Lauderdale, FL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Fort Lauderdale, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.39% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
A reasonable rent price in Fort Lauderdale, FL is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.