ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33301

Part of Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pop. 19,503·Broward County·50th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$3,150/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

+$1,218

Reported rents

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ZIP 33301 · $3,150

More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,310

1 BR

$2,520

2 BR

$3,100

3 BR

$4,270

4 BR+

$5,060

Research median

$3,100/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33301 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33301 changed +3.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33301 rose 42.7% while median household income rose 25.6% ($99,382 to $124,812). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 33301 is 44.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($124,812) is $3,120 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,100); a 3-bedroom is $4,270.

Rank in Fort Lauderdale

9th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Fort Lauderdale.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33304, 1 mile away, rents for 22% less ($2,459/mo), about $8,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33301. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$37,800/yr

At $3,150/mo median

Location

CityFort Lauderdale

StateFL

CountyBroward County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33301 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 62.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,503

Median income

$124,812

Median age

41.2

Renters

62.8%

Age distribution

33.8%

28.9%

19.7%

Under 186.4%

18–3433.8%

35–5428.9%

55–6411.3%

65+19.7%

Gender

60.4%

39.6%

Male60.4%

Female39.6%

Race & ethnicity

69.3%

16.4%

White69.3%

Black7.5%

Hispanic16.4%

Asian2.2%

Other4.6%

Education (25+)

12.5%

20.6%

62.6%

No HS diploma4.3%

HS diploma12.5%

Some college20.6%

Bachelor's+62.6%

Housing tenure

37.2%

62.8%

Owner37.2%

Renter62.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33301 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,334 → $3,150

up 35.0%

Income

$104,436 → $124,812

up 19.5%

Population

16,261 → 19,503

up 19.9%

Renter share

60.3% → 62.8%

+2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

59.9% → 62.6%

+2.7 pts

Median age

42.6 → 41.2

-1.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 33301 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has climbed by $816 per month, settling near $3,150 after starting the period at $2,334. Household income in the area moved from $104,436 to $124,812 across the same window, up 19.5% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.5 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 16,261 to 19,503 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.9% change. About 62.8% of households rent today, against 60.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 59.9% to 62.6%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 33301 in Fort Lauderdale, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33301 covers Fort Lauderdale, FL. The median rent here is $3,150/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,100/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($124,812/yr), ZIP 33301 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $126,000/year (about $61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,150/mo in ZIP 33301. The local median household income is $124,812/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33301?

Rent in ZIP 33301 has risen 3.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 33301?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33301 rose 42.7% while median household income rose 25.6%, from $99,382 to $124,812. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 33301 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33301 is one of the pricier among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #50 of 656 at $3,150/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33301 changed +3.0%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.