Rio Vista

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Rio Vista - Fort Lauderdale, FL

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An alluring waterfront community near downtown

Upscale Picturesque Riverside Historic Convenient Tropical

One of the oldest established areas in Fort Lauderdale, the scenic Rio Vista neighborhood encompasses the best of South Florida living. A walk through the neighborhood's palm-tree-lined streets reveals well-maintained Spanish Colonial houses and ultra-modern condos, many of which are available for rent. Rio Vista lives up to its name, with many homes boasting beautiful views of the three rivers that run through the neighborhood: the Tarpon, Stranahan, and New Rivers.

While the area offers numerous rental options, boating enthusiasts in Rio Vista often opt to live by the Tarpon River or the Stranahan River, which both lead to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Largely residential, Rio Vista exudes a welcoming community atmosphere. Residents frequently come together at outdoor movies and social events hosted by the local civic association throughout the year.

Located less than one mile north of the community, Downtown Fort Lauderdale draws Rio Vista locals with its countless shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach are just east of Rio Vista, while U.S. Route 1 forms the community’s western border.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Rio Vista is $2,527 for one bedroom, $3,066 for two bedrooms, and $4,632 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rio Vista has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 743 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,527/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,063 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,066/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,415 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,632/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

83

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

68

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Discovery and Science
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
  • Secret Woods Nature Center
  • John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
  • West Lake Park/Anne Kolb 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.