The Queue Apartments
817 SE 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
$1,960 - $3,600
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Fort Lauderdale, FL
What is the average rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
$2,235/month
Average Rent
711 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,235 per month. This is 37% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Fort Lauderdale one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fort Lauderdale, you can expect to pay about $1,920 per month for a studio, $2,235 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,882 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,265 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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Rent Ranges in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
12%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
30%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale?
Based on current rent prices, Coral Ridge Isles, Riverside Park and Knoll Ridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale?
Based on current rent prices, Rio Vista, Birch Oceanfront and Aqua Vista are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale.
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Which Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale with the most apartments available are Central Fort Lauderdale, Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Flagler Heights .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Because the average rent in Fort Lauderdale is $2,235, you’ll want to make about $7,450 per month or $89,400 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 22.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Lauderdale is 68.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,920 - $4,265. You can expect to pay 9.7% more for groceries, 5.1% more for utilities, and 0.5% more for transportation.
How does Fort Lauderdale, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fort Lauderdale, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,187/month
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One Bedroom
$1,183/month
$2,617/month
Two Bedroom
$1,412/month
$3,316/month
Three Bedroom
$1,118/month
$4,953/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.