How much does it cost to rent in Oakland Park, FL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Oakland Park, FL is $2,182. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Oakland Park cheaper than other Florida cities?

Oakland Park falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #133 out of 288 cities at $2,182/mo.

When was Oakland Park rent data last updated?

Oakland Park rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Oakland Park a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Oakland Park is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (down 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

City Report · FL

Oakland Park

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Pop. 44,682·133rd most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Oakland Park, FL

Median rent (all units)

$2,182/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.2%

Month-over-Month

-2.1%

vs US Median

+$217

Falling (Monthly)

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Oakland Park · $2,182

More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

76/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 13% below what Oakland Park's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,182/mo

Expected by trend

$2,502/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Oakland Park's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,660

1 BR

$1,810

2 BR

$2,240

3 BR

$3,095

4 BR+

$3,760

Research median

$2,240/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$26,184/yr

At $2,182/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Oakland Park, FL is majority owner-occupied, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

44,682

Median income

$72,708

Median age

38.1

Renters

41.7%

Age distribution

20.3%

25.1%

27.1%

13.8%

13.7%

Under 1820.3%

18–3425.1%

35–5427.1%

55–6413.8%

65+13.7%

Gender

52.7%

47.3%

Male52.7%

Female47.3%

Race & ethnicity

36.2%

27.1%

33.1%

White36.2%

Black27.1%

Hispanic33.1%

Asian3.1%

Other0.5%

Education (25+)

30.2%

30.7%

27.8%

No HS diploma11.3%

HS diploma30.2%

Some college30.7%

Bachelor's+27.8%

Housing tenure

58.3%

41.7%

Owner58.3%

Renter41.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Oakland Park, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,576 → $2,182

up 38.5%

Income

$55,700 → $72,708

up 30.5%

Population

44,092 → 44,682

up 1.3%

Renter share

44% → 41.7%

-2.3 pts

Bachelor's+

30% → 27.8%

-2.2 pts

Median age

39.7 → 38.1

-1.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Oakland Park, FL has increased by $606 per month, settling near $2,182 after starting the period at $1,576. Median household income grew from $55,700 to $72,708 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.5% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 44,092 to 44,682 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 41.7% of households rent today, against 44% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 30% to 27.8%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Oakland Park, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Oakland Park on your salary?

At $2,182/mo, how Oakland Park rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 29.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 42% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 36.4% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 20.4% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 16% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 44.8% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 49.6% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 40.3% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Oakland Park rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Oakland Park. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Oakland Park

About renting in Oakland Park, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Oakland Park is $2,182/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,240/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,095/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($72,708/yr), Oakland Park ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakland Park an affordable city for renters?

Oakland Park is considered moderate for renters. At $2,182/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($72,708/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oakland Park slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Oakland Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,182/mo in Oakland Park. The local median household income is $72,708/yr, meaning the typical Oakland Park household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oakland Park?

Rent in Oakland Park has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 2026.

Which Oakland Park neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Oakland Park are 33334 ($2,154/mo), and 33309 ($2,240/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Oakland Park is $2,182/mo.

How does Oakland Park rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Oakland Park is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #133 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,182/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oakland Park?

Lauderdale Lakes is nearby and more affordable at $1,920/mo, which is $262 less than Oakland Park.

What percentage of Oakland Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of Oakland Park households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. Oakland Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oakland Park rent compare to the national average?

Oakland Park's median rent of $2,182/mo is $217 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #133 out of 288 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

36%

MODERATE

At $2,182/mo, rent takes ~36% of Oakland Park's median household income ($72,708/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oakland Park 36%Benchmark 30%

State income taxNone

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