Fort Lauderdale at a glance
Fair-market rents by ZIP (HUD FY2026)
HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rents set a government benchmark for rents by ZIP and bedroom count. They're a useful floor for underwriting, though actual market rents vary by condition and building. (For a calibrated, property-specific estimate from real closed leases, that's what ReSharpe does inside the app.)
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33301 | $2,310 | $2,520 | $3,100 | $4,270 | $5,060 |
| 33304 | $1,920 | $2,100 | $2,580 | $3,560 | $4,210 |
| 33305 | $1,740 | $1,910 | $2,340 | $3,230 | $3,820 |
| 33306 | $1,340 | $1,470 | $1,800 | $2,480 | $2,940 |
| 33308 | $2,110 | $2,310 | $2,840 | $3,910 | $4,640 |
| 33311 | $1,360 | $1,490 | $1,830 | $2,520 | $2,990 |
| 33312 | $1,590 | $1,740 | $2,140 | $2,950 | $3,490 |
| 33315 | $1,700 | $1,870 | $2,290 | $3,160 | $3,740 |
Home-price appreciation (FHFA)
The FHFA House Price Index for the Fort Lauderdale–Pompano Beach–Sunrise, FL (FHFA metro division) shows how Broward County prices have moved — including through the cycle, which is the part most “appreciation” claims skip:
- +57.7%5-year (9.5%/yr)
- +121.5%10-year (8.3%/yr)
- +72.1%20-year (2.8%/yr)
For context, the same index fell about 48% from its 2006 peak to its post-crisis trough around 2011, and now sits roughly 67.5% above that prior peak. Prices here are cyclical — underwrite on current cash flow, not on a straight line.
Investing in Fort Lauderdale: what to know
A wide range: downtown and beach high-rise condos, waterfront single-family, and older inland neighborhoods with strong value-add potential.
Beach and downtown stock chases appreciation and seasonal premiums; inland ZIPs are where the long-term cash-flow deals usually are.
High-rise and beach condos carry milestone/SIRS and coastal-insurance exposure; waterfront homes add flood-zone and seawall considerations.
None of the above uses MLS listing data — it's government benchmarks plus general market knowledge. To analyze actual Fort Lauderdale listings with calibrated rent, valuation and condo-document review, that happens inside ReSharpe (for licensed agents), with the approach explained on the methodology page.
Data sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026 (2026-06-11) · HUD User · FHFA All-Transactions House Price Index via FRED (St. Louis Fed) (2026-06-11) · FHFA HPI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
- By HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents, a 2-bedroom in Fort Lauderdale runs about $1,800–$3,100 per month depending on ZIP code (median around $2,315). HUD fair-market rents are a government benchmark, not live MLS lease data.
- Is Fort Lauderdale a good place to invest in rental property?
- Beach and downtown stock chases appreciation and seasonal premiums; inland ZIPs are where the long-term cash-flow deals usually are. Home prices across the Broward County metro have risen about 121.5% over the last 10 years per the FHFA index, so underwriting on real, current rents and expenses matters more than chasing past appreciation.
- How much have Fort Lauderdale home values appreciated?
- For the Fort Lauderdale–Pompano Beach–Sunrise, FL (FHFA metro division), the FHFA House Price Index is up roughly 57.7% over 5 years, 121.5% over 10 years and 72.1% over 20 years — and it fell about 48% from its 2006 peak to its post-crisis trough, a reminder that prices are cyclical.
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