Fort Lauderdale, FL—33315

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $3,120, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fort Lauderdale, FL is studios: $1,910, 1-bedrooms: $2,050, 2-bedrooms: $2,650, 3-bedrooms: $4,410, 4-bedrooms: $5,960. The most common rental property sizes in Fort Lauderdale, FL are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 50.8% and 26.6% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 13,200, which has decreased by -1.1% over the past 5 years. Fort Lauderdale, FL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 34.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.3% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fort Lauderdale, FL is a predominantly white area, with 57.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 14.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fort Lauderdale, FL is hispanic, making up 32.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 29.8% of the population in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and this percentage has increased by 11.6% 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 7.6%. 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.