Living here · 2020–2024 ACS
Rent in Fort Lauderdale
Census survey estimates for the city, not current asking prices or a quote for any particular home.
Median home value
$486,700
Median gross rent
$1,854 / month
Median household income
$83,130 / year
Compare the same reporting period
| Measure | Fort Lauderdale | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home value | $486,700 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Gross rent / month | $1,854 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Household income / year | $83,130 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
What rent fits your budget?
Housing budget: $1,800 / month
At 30% of income, the city’s median rent corresponds to approximately $6,180 in gross monthly income. This is a planning assumption, not a landlord’s qualification rule. Include utilities, debt and other costs.
Bedroom and ZIP comparisons
Verified bedroom-by-bedroom and ZIP-level rent data are not available in this guide yet. No estimates have been invented.
Before renting or buying in Fort Lauderdale
Compare downtown condos, established residential streets and coastal or canal-front homes by the exact property, not just the ZIP. Ask about flood and windstorm coverage, association fees, special assessments, parking, utilities and maintenance before comparing monthly costs.
A seller’s tax bill is not a reliable estimate of your future bill. Broward’s Property Appraiser explains that a change in ownership can reset assessed value and increase taxes; use its tax estimator and check exemption eligibility.
Broward County Property Appraiser · buyer guidanceFor public school assignments, use the district’s address and grade-level lookup rather than neighborhood or ZIP labels.
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