Fort Lauderdale renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in Fort Lauderdale is about $1,694 per month. This puts it in the 82nd percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,532. Households in Fort Lauderdale have a median income of $5,009 per month so the average renter in Fort Lauderdale is spending roughly 34% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Fort Lauderdale, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Fort Lauderdale is $437,982 right now, which is lower than cities nearby, meaning that rents in Fort Lauderdale also tend to be lower versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the southeastern parts of Fort Lauderdale while lower rent rates are often available in central areas.
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