What is the average apartment size in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The average size for a Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL apartment is 1,074 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is $4,118 per month, a 1.64% increase from last years average of $4,051.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

In Downtown Fort Lauderdale, studios rent for $2,352 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,127 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,605 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $6,130 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

The typical apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale offers about 1,074 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Studio apartments in Downtown Fort Lauderdale average 582 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 775 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,234 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,593 sq. ft.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Fort Lauderdale ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

In Downtown Fort Lauderdale, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is $4,118, a 1.64% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,051.

Studio Apartments at $2,352 offer the most budget-friendly option with 582 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 775 square feet for $3,127, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,605 offer 1,234 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,593 sq ft) for $6,130, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,118	1,074 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,352	582 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,127	775 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,605	1,234 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$6,130	1,593 sq. ft.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL have increased by 1.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,051 to $4,118.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL (65%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL?

811 or 62% of the households in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL are renter-occupied while 499 or 38% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Dorsey-Riverbend $1,078/month

Riverside Park $1,599/month

Lauderdale West $1,951/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,801/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Tarpon River $3,470/month

Beverly Heights $3,639/month

Downtown Fort Lauderdale $4,118/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Fort Lauderdale	$4,118
Beverly Heights	$3,639
Tarpon River	$3,470
Harbordale	$2,843
Flagler Village	$2,842
Lake Ridge	$2,667
Bay Colony	$2,641
Riverland	$2,464
Wilton Manors	$2,371
Imperial Point	$2,197
Progresso Village	$2,042
Lauderdale Lakes	$1,960
Lauderdale West	$1,951
Riverside Park	$1,599
Dorsey-Riverbend	$1,078

Fort Lauderdale | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is 56% higher than in Bay Colony

$4,118

Downtown Fort Lauderdale rent is the same as Fort Lauderdale average

Average Rent $4,118

$2,641

Bay Colony rent is 36% lower than Fort Lauderdale average

Average Rent $2,641

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Fort Lauderdale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.