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Oakland Park, FL

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A thriving suburban enclave in the heart of South Florida

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Oakland Park is a small city surrounded by the much larger community of Fort Lauderdale. The largely suburban environment offers a quiet home life, while the location provides easy access to Miami, the local beaches, and numerous parks, malls, and golf courses. One of the most popular local hangouts is the Funky Buddha Brewery, which has become famous among beer aficionados in the region. The diverse rental market includes options for every taste and budget, from swanky suburban houses and upscale condos to more affordable apartments.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Oakland Park, FL is $1,740 for a studio, $1,866 for one bedroom, $2,057 for two bedrooms, and $2,851 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakland Park has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,866/month
687 Sq Ft
House
$5,344/month
1,702 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,105/month
960 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,957/month
1,360 Sq Ft
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Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

61

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

North Andrews Gardens Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

780 Students

5
out of 10

Oakland Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

576 Students

5
out of 10

Lloyd Estates Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

444 Students

4
out of 10

James S. Rickards Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

755 Students

4
out of 10

Northeast High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,552 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Discovery and Science
  • Fern Forest Nature Center
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
  • Butterfly World
  • Secret Woods Nature Center

Airports

  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
  • Miami 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.