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 January 2025, the average apartment rent in South Middle River is $1,438 for a studio, $1,013 for one bedroom, and $1,752 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Middle River has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 350 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,438/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 598 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,013/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 166 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,752/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

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

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8 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

I don't have any safety concerns about the area I live in.

Niche User

8 years and 4 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

8 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

The cost of housing is okay depending on your income and not many vacant or abandoned properties.

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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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