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Oakland Park, FL Area Guide

A thriving suburban enclave in the heart of South Florida

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Oakland Park is a small city surrounded by the much larger community of Fort Lauderdale. The largely suburban environment offers a quiet home life, while the location provides easy access to Miami, the local beaches, and numerous parks, malls, and golf courses. One of the most popular local hangouts is the Funky Buddha Brewery, which has become famous among beer aficionados in the region. The diverse rental market includes options for every taste and budget, from swanky suburban houses and upscale condos to more affordable apartments.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Oakland Park, FL is $1,887 for a studio, $1,930 for one bedroom, $2,141 for two bedrooms, and $3,027 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakland Park has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,930/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$4,662/month
1,587 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,956/month
909 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,960/month
1,477 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oakland Park, FL is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

75 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

36 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

61 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Northeast High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Sunfire High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Discovery and Science
  • Fern Forest Nature Center
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
  • Butterfly World
  • Secret Woods 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.