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Sunrise, FL

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Perfectly stationed between Florida’s natural wonders and the bright lights of Miami.

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Welcome to Sunrise, Florida, located in Broward County, just six miles west of Fort Lauderdale. This well-established community offers a range of housing options, from apartment communities to single-family homes. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,043, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,443. The Sawgrass Mills area features residential communities near Florida's largest outlet shopping destination. Residents enjoy easy access to the Everglades and Amerant Bank Arena, which hosts NHL Florida Panthers games and major entertainment events.

Originally established as Sunrise Golf Village in 1961, the city's history includes developer Norman Johnson's memorable "upside-down house" marketing campaign. Now spanning more than 18 square miles, Sunrise provides residents with over 250 acres of parkland, including Seven Bridges at Springtree Golf Club and a tennis complex featuring 15 courts. The community calendar includes annual traditions like the Earth Day Festival and Cultural Festival. The Sawgrass International Corporate Park serves as a major employment center, home to several national companies. The city offers access to eleven public schools and multiple parks and recreation facilities. Transportation is convenient via I-595, I-75, and the Sawgrass Expressway.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Sunrise, FL is $1,766 for a studio, $2,030 for one bedroom, $2,395 for two bedrooms, and $2,863 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunrise has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,030/month
795 Sq Ft
House
$3,896/month
1,790 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,104/month
995 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,681/month
1,349 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Sunrise, FL

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Discovery Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

816 Students

Sawgrass Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

826 Students

Horizon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

568 Students

Banyan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

401 Students

Sandpiper Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

633 Students

Westpine Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

916 Students

Bair Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

766 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Young at Art Children's Museum
  • Markham Park/Fox Observatory
  • Tree Tops Park
  • Flamingo Gardens
  • Long Key Natural Area & 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 November 2025.