The Queue Apartments
817 SE 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
1-3 Beds | $1,900 - $4,350
Rental Market Trends in Fort Lauderdale, FL
What is the average rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
$2,210/month
Average Rent
711 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,210 per month. This is 42% higher than the national average rent price of $1,557/month, making Fort Lauderdale one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fort Lauderdale, you can expect to pay about $1,880 per month for a studio, $2,210 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,842 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,054 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $30 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Last Updated March 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
29%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale?
Based on current rent prices, Imperial Point, Coral Ridge Country Club Estates and Durrs are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale?
Based on current rent prices, Central Beach, Galt Mile and Bermuda Riviera are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale.
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Which Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale with the most apartments available are Central Fort Lauderdale, Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Tarpon River .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Because the average rent in Fort Lauderdale is $2,210, you’ll want to make about $7,366 per month or $88,392 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 19.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Lauderdale is 60.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,880 - $4,054. You can expect to pay 6.2% more for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 1.4% more for transportation.
How does Fort Lauderdale, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fort Lauderdale, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,098/month
$1,038/month
One Bedroom
$1,696/month
$1,554/month
Two Bedroom
$2,486/month
$1,687/month
Three Bedroom
$3,132/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.