512 Bayshore Dr
512 Bayshore Dr,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
$1,950
1 Bed
Central Beach
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Central Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL Area Guide
Live within walking distance of Fort Lauderdale’s best beaches
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Central Beach, more commonly referred to as Fort Lauderdale Beach, is a vibrant stretch of coastline nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The neighborhood provides the best of South Florida living with glimmering ocean views, easy access to water-based activities, and fantastic weather year round.
In addition to its many waterfront condos and apartments available for rent, Central Beach boasts a bevy of shops, restaurants, and bars along Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, and Las Olas Boulevard. Residents enjoy walkable access to these many modern conveniences as well as one of Florida’s best beaches. The community is also within close reach of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, affording many residents short commute times.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Central Beach is $1,050 for a studio, $1,553 for one bedroom, and $1,710 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Beach has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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417 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,050/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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354 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,553/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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350 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,710/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
62
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
33
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
67
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
- Museum of Discovery and Science
- 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 2026.