Fort Lauderdale, FL—33305

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $3,410, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fort Lauderdale, FL is studios: $1,610, 1-bedrooms: $1,950, 2-bedrooms: $3,050, 3-bedrooms: $5,550, 4-bedrooms: $7,340. The most common rental property sizes in Fort Lauderdale, FL are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 39.7% and 39.4% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 13,000, which has increased by 4.3% over the past 5 years. Fort Lauderdale, FL is a less popular place for families, as children make up 11.3% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 53.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 21.2% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fort Lauderdale, FL is a predominantly white area, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fort Lauderdale, FL is hispanic, making up 12.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 18.7% of the population in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and this percentage has increased by 26.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Fort Lauderdale, FL under the Section 8 program is 1.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Fort Lauderdale, FL, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.