salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,520 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 198 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lauderdale Lakes?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lauderdale Lakes
| Size | Lauderdale Lakes | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,096 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,425 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,295 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,715 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lauderdale Lakes overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lauderdale Lakes, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lauderdale Lakes
Life in Lauderdale Lakes
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lauderdale Lakes?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $402 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $214,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lauderdale Lakes, FL?
Renting in Lauderdale Lakes costs a median of about $1,888 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Lauderdale Lakes?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,520 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lauderdale Lakes cheap or expensive?
Lauderdale Lakes is rated Expensive: rent takes 42.0% of the typical household income of $53,931. It ranks 198th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lauderdale Lakes?
The median homeowner in Lauderdale Lakes pays $1,895 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Lauderdale Lakes more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lauderdale Lakes?
The median home value in Lauderdale Lakes is $214,100, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
36,404 people live in Lauderdale Lakes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.