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Margate, FL

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South Florida town exhibits big-city attitude with a small-town feel.

Family-Friendly Commuter Coastal Nature

Convenient to the Florida Turnpike and I-95, Margate is located about six miles from Pompano Beach, 15 miles from Fort Lauderdale, and less than 40 miles from Miami. Coastal and nightlife adventures are all a short drive away when you live in Margate.

Closer treasures can be found in Margate itself at Calypso Cove, an aquatic facility with three pools, water slides, and shady umbrellas. Residents delight in all that nature has to offer at nearby Butterfly World and Fern Forest Nature Center. Golfers have the choice of perfecting their game at either Oriole Golf and Tennis Club or Carolina Club Golf Course. Margate has a total of 18 parks, each providing numerous amenities such as boat ramps and BBQ grills. Events are hosted year-round with the goal of exuding a big-city attitude and a small-town feel.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Margate, FL is $1,277 for a studio, $1,819 for one bedroom, $2,204 for two bedrooms, and $2,882 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Margate has decreased by -4.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,819/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$3,186/month
1,352 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,022/month
985 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,804/month
1,351 Sq Ft
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Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Margate Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,023 Students

7
out of 10

Liberty Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

732 Students

6
out of 10

Atlantic West Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

622 Students

3
out of 10

Margate Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,094 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fern Forest Nature Center
  • Butterfly World
  • Tradewinds Park & Stables
  • Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital
  • Deerfield Beach Arboretum

Airports

  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
  • Palm Beach International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.