Fort Lauderdale, FL Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,697
1-year change
+2.1%
$55/mo
5-year change
+24.9%
$538/mo
10-year change
+73.4%
$1,142/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fort Lauderdale

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,455/mo—0.0%
2016$1,543/mo+6.0%+6.0%
2017$1,591/mo+3.1%+9.3%
2018$1,642/mo+3.2%+12.9%
2019$1,720/mo+4.8%+18.2%
2020$1,778/mo+3.4%+22.2%
2021$1,937/mo+8.9%+33.1%
2022$2,406/mo+24.2%+65.4%
2023$2,533/mo+5.3%+74.1%
2024$2,589/mo+2.2%+77.9%
2025$2,610/mo+0.8%+79.4%
2026$2,679/mo+2.6%+84.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fort Lauderdale changed since 2015?

Median rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL was $1,432 in 2015-01 and is $2,697 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,265 per month over 11 years.

How much has Fort Lauderdale rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL has changed +24.9% ($538 per month). The current median is $2,697.

What has rent in Fort Lauderdale done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL has changed +73.4% ($1,142 per month). It is now $2,697.

Is rent in Fort Lauderdale going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL has increased +2.1% ($55/mo). Current median: $2,697.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.