Fort Lauderdale has seven miles of pristine Atlantic beach at your disposal. Suffice it to say that among the dozens of neighborhoods, there is an abode for everyone here in this perennially sunny beachside city. Now, in which of these shall you set your sights on a new apartment?
As with any urban center situated near the water, the numero uno rule in real estate is that the closer you get to it, the higher your rent will be
Fort Lauderdale has seven miles of pristine Atlantic beach at your disposal. Suffice it to say that among the dozens of neighborhoods, there is an abode for everyone here in this perennially sunny beachside city. Now, in which of these shall you set your sights on a new apartment?
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As with any urban center situated near the water, the numero uno rule in real estate is that the closer you get to it, the higher your rent will be. The second rule is that if you want to live in a city where lots of other people want to live, you’re going to have to pay for it. If, knowing these things, you’re still set on finding your little slice of beachy paradise in Ft. Lauderdale, it can definitely be done.
Las Olas Boulevard transverses the city’s eastern canal system, running from the water west into downtown and is home to the city’s nightlife. Upscale shopping, four-star restaurants and clubs line this boulevard. You can also rent a luxury two-bedroom condo in the downtown end of Las Olas Boulevard starting at around $1500. The commercial and financial center of Fort Lauderdale plays host to a growing multitude of high-rise condominium developments. For urban dwellers who want to stay connected to the city’s nightlife, downtown might just be your place. Few houses are available here, but proximity to amenities – such as the beach, which is only 10 minutes away – makes up for what you lack in space to stretch. Nearby Victoria Park is considered a good compromise between downtown and Las Olas locations.
Areas like Plantation, Davie, Weston, and Coral Springs puts you about 15 minutes from the action. Areas here are more suburban. They come filled with Starbucks and strip malls, but you can get one bedroom apartments for around $1000/month or single family homes starting at around $2000. Roomshares in three and four bed homes are also more of an option here and, if you’re willing to embrace that kind of living arrangement or are moving to town with friends, you can get your rent down to around $500 a month. This is by far the best option, so I’m suggesting (telling) you bring (drag) your friends.
In Wilton Manors and Oakland Park, the same money will get you quite a bit more space. Here, $1000 will get you a small studio in a nice building, a two bedroom townhouse will ring in around $1400, and a three bedroom home at around $2300.
Cars are by far the top choice. Be sure to see if a parking spot is included in your rent. Broward County Transit also provides a moderately-priced bus system, and Sun Trolley operates four or five routes in Fort Lauderdale proper that will mostly shuttle you up and down Las Olas Boulevard and from hotels to the beach and back.
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The representation of ethnic minorities in Fort Lauderdale is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Fort Lauderdale are White (45%), Black Or African American (23.6%), Hispanic Or Latino (23.5%), Two Or More (6.2%), Asian (1.4%), Other (0.3%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Fort Lauderdale is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Fort Lauderdale are White (45%), Black Or African American (23.6%), Hispanic Or Latino (23.5%), Two Or More (6.2%), Asian (1.4%), Other (0.3%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
Apartment List has released the results for Fort Lauderdale from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
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Fort Lauderdale is one of the best places to live in Florida, offering beautiful beaches, a vibrant arts community, and plenty of sunshine. And it provides easy access to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, making it great for those who frequently travel for work or vacation.
The city is brimming with fun activities and attractions — follow the Riverwalk to the Arts and Entertainment District, home to a range of museums and theaters, or attend a festival like Dine Out Lauderdale or Tortuga Music Festival. If you love shopping, Las Olas Boulevard is famous for its unique shops and dining. And thanks to Fort Lauderdale’s Broward County Transit, getting around from one site to the next is easy.
Fort Lauderdale also has plenty to offer adventure lovers. Visit one of Fort Lauderdale’s many beaches to lounge in the sun before trying watersports like jet skiing. And the beautiful Everglades, as well as the local parks, are the perfect destinations if you want to get out into nature.
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The cost of Fort Lauderdale’s places to rent has been increasing slightly due to the city’s upscale lifestyle and prime location near the beach. The median rent in the city is $1,839. Here’s what you can expect to pay based on unit size:
Many Fort Lauderdale rentals include luxury amenities like swimming pools, fitness centers, and granite counters. In-unit laundry and dishwashers are common, and you may find a place with a private balcony.
The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale is a bit more expensive than in Florida and other major cities. This is because residents enjoy a luxurious coastal lifestyle — but you can still find many affordable units available on Apartment List.
Welcome to the Apartment List January 2025 Rent Report for Fort Lauderdale, FL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,843, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 2.0% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Fort Lauderdale rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Miami metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Fort Lauderdale rose by 0.1% over the course of December, and has now decreased by a total of 2.0% over the past 12 months. Fort Lauderdale’s rent growth over the past year has has fallen behind both the state (-1.0%) and national averages (-0.6%).
Twelve months into the year, rents in Fort Lauderdale have fallen 2.0%. This is a similar rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to December 2023 rents had decreased 1.8%.
If we expand our view to the wider Miami metro area, the median rent is $1,795 meaning that the median price in Fort Lauderdale ($1,843) is 2.7% greater than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at -0.1%, above the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 25 cities in the Miami metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Boca Raton is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $2,395. North Miami is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,471. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Coral Gables (6.2%) while the slowest is in Coral Springs (-2.9%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Miami metropolitan area.
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2025 Rent Report for Fort Lauderdale, FL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,843, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 2.0% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Fort Lauderdale rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Miami metro area and the nation as a whole.
Apartment List has released Fort Lauderdale’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Fort Lauderdale renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above-average and average scores."
Key Findings in Fort Lauderdale include the following:
Fort Lauderdale renters gave their city a B- overall.
The highest-rated categories for Fort Lauderdale were state and local taxes (A), safety and low crime rate (A-) and weather (A-).
The areas of concern to Fort Lauderdale renters are pet-friendliness, jobs and career opportunities, and affordability, which all received grades of C+.
Fort Lauderdale millennials are moderately satisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of B-, while renters who are parents are less satisfied, giving it a C+.
Fort Lauderdale earned similar scores compared to other cities in Florida like Jacksonville (B-), Miami (C+) and Saint Petersburg (B-), but earned lower marks than Tampa (B) and Hollywood (B+).
Fort Lauderdale did relatively well compared to cities nationwide, including Los Angeles (C+), Tucson (D) and Indianapolis (C+).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Fort Lauderdale has seven miles of pristine Atlantic beach at your disposal. Suffice it to say that among the dozens of neighborhoods, there is an abode for everyone here in this perennially sunny beachside city. Now, in which of these shall you set your sights on a new apartment?
As with any urban center situated near the water, the numero uno rule in real estate is that the closer you get to it, the higher your rent will be
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