Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Margate
Margate, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,869
Population
59,016
Renter Mix
31% Rent
South Florida town exhibits big-city attitude with a small-town feel.
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Margate earned its name as a literal "gateway" to western Broward County, and that sense of access still defines living here today. Carved from Everglades land in the 1950s, this compact South Florida city sits about 15 miles from Fort Lauderdale and less than 40 miles from Miami, putting two major metro areas within easy reach. Daily life feels grounded and relaxed, with 18 parks dotting the city, the Fern Forest Nature Center offering shaded trails, and Calypso Cove serving as a neighborhood favorite for cooling off during those long Florida summers.
The rental landscape in Margate includes a solid mix of apartment communities, townhomes, and garden-style units, giving renters plenty of options across studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Many communities sit near the Florida Turnpike and I-95 corridors, making commutes straightforward whether you're heading to Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, or downtown Fort Lauderdale. Oriole Golf and Tennis Club adds a recreational anchor to the area, while Butterfly World draws visitors from across the region. Incorporated as a city in 1961, Margate has grown steadily while holding onto the neighborhood-scale character that makes it a genuinely comfortable place to call home.
Explore the City
Elevate Your Style: Clay Roof Tops Add Character to Homes in Oriole Neighborhood, Margate, FL.
Captivating Spanish Eclectic Townhomes Amidst Beautiful Landscapes in Oriole Neighborhood, Margate, FL.
Discover the Beauty of Oriole Golf Club's Lush Greens in Margate, FL.
Convenient Grocery Shopping at Publix in Palm Lakes Plaza, Oriole, Margate, FL.
Firefighters Dog Park
Firefighters Dog Park
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,926
Average: $71,480
Education
12,818
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
31,084
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Margate has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Margate, FL is $1,320 for a studio, $1,898 for one bedroom, $2,229 for two bedrooms, and $2,831 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Margate has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,898/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$3,364/month
1,527 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,001/month
970 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,611/month
1,318 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Margate, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,023 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
732 Students
Rise Academy School Of Science And Technology
Public
Grades K-8
336 Students
Atlantic West Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
622 Students
Public
Grades K-8
654 Students
Rise Academy School Of Science And Technology
Public
Grades K-8
336 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,094 Students
Public
Grades K-8
654 Students
Atlantic Technical College & Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
231 Students
Suned High School Of North Broward
Public
Grades 9-12
311 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fern Forest Nature Center
- Butterfly World
- Tradewinds Park & Stables
- Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital
- Deerfield Beach Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
- Palm Beach International
Top Apartments in Margate
Houses for Rent in Margate
Property Management Companies in Margate, FL
Cruise Property Management, Inc
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15
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904
Units
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9
Cities
4 Communities in Margate
Greystar
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3,489
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960,008
Units
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891
Cities
3 Communities in Margate
ZRS Management
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364
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108,800
Units
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141
Cities
3 Communities in Margate
AvalonBay
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208
Communities
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74,042
Units
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142
Cities
2 Communities in Margate
Willow Bridge
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718
Communities
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198,303
Units
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341
Cities
1 Community in Margate
Mill Creek Residential
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92
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28,514
Units
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59
Cities
1 Community in Margate
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.