South Middle River

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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South Middle River - Fort Lauderdale, FL

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A charming neighborhood with a suburban feel near several beaches

Affordable Scenic Beachfront Riverside Great Location

Located two miles north of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, renters have easy access to dazzling beaches such as Fort Lauderdale Beaches and Las Olas Beach. Less than three miles southeast are boat tours located at the Intracoastal Waterway and Millionaire's Row, along the New River. Locals can enjoy a stroll or bike ride along Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, a charming oasis on the riverbanks with a wide array of galleries, eateries, and bars to explore. Avid shoppers will get lost in the Galleria at Fort Lauderdale about 10 minutes east along the coast. The Galleria is an upscale super shopping mall with more than 100 fashion retailers. Popular dining options such as Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant, P.F. Changs, and Blue Martini call the Galleria home. Wood-framed Vernacular, Mission Revival, and bungalow-style houses are in demand in Fort Lauderdale and are available for rent.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in South Middle River is $1,438 for a studio, $1,012 for one bedroom, and $1,751 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Middle River has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 350 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,438/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 598 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,012/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 166 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,751/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

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

44

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

63

Bikeable

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

Reviews of South Middle River - Fort Lauderdale, FL

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3.3 12 Reviews

Niche User

8 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

I would always recommend others trying to raise a family to move here.

Niche User

8 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

People tend to live here for a while before moving and some have been living here all their life. Lots of pets, people in the community seems nice.

Niche User

10 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

People are sort of cautious.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Discovery and Science
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
  • Secret Woods Nature Center
  • Fern Forest Nature Center
  • John U. Lloyd Beach State Park

Airports

  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
  • Miami International

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