Avg Rent
$2,276
Population
199,270
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Nicknamed the Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale contains 165 miles of waterway along Florida’s southeastern coast. Fort Lauderdale is the largest city in Broward County and home to a host of artistic, cultural, educational, and recreational venues. The Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District stretches along Las Olas Boulevard, from Avenue of the Arts to A1A, offering residents and visitors alike access to an array of world-class amenities.
In the Riverwalk District, you can catch a play at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, check out the latest interactive exhibit at the Museum of Science and Discovery, stroll along the Tarpon River, and attend an outdoor event at Esplanade Park. Outside of the District, you can delight in access to numerous brand-name retailers at the Galleria mall, live music performances at Revolution Live, and indie films at the Classic Gateway Theatre. You can partake in outdoor recreation like hiking or fishing at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park before you go for a dip in the Atlantic Ocean, whenever you want to enjoy the outdoors.
A booming nightlife pulses through Downtown Fort Lauderdale, with plenty of bars, restaurants, shops, and galleries to explore. Miami is just 30 miles south of Fort Lauderdale too, adding even more options for adventure. Come home to the apartment of your choice at the end of the day or night, whether you prefer renting a luxury apartment, beachfront condo, or a tranquil townhome. Fort Lauderdale affords many residents simple commutes and travels with access to multiple major highways and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale offers nature trails, picnics, and kayaking.
Take Fort Lauderdale water taxis for easy trips to city attractions and scenic waterfront views.
Fort Lauderdale’s ranch-style waterfront homes offer spacious living with coastal charm.
Median Household Income
$78,954
Average: $109,617
Education
79,632
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
104,974
Workers Employed
Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
23%
Housing Distribution
Fort Lauderdale has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
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As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,018 for a studio, $2,276 for one bedroom, $2,910 for two bedrooms, and $4,532 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Lauderdale has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 25.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Lauderdale is 76.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,018 - $4,532. You can expect to pay 8.0% more for groceries, 3.3% more for utilities, and 0.1% more for transportation.
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
696 Students
Public
Grades K-5
557 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
726 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,045 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,408 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,789 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
628 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
160 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,303 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,207 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,789 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
160 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
462 Students
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† 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
