What counts as a luxury rental in Fort Lauderdale?

On this page, a Fort Lauderdale rental asking $7,000 a month or more. That is where the city's top tier of rents begins today, and it takes in oceanfront residences on A1A, penthouses in the towers along the New River and waterfront houses on the isles with private docks. The figures on this page show what is listed now and what comparable homes actually leased for.

Can I rent a Fort Lauderdale home with a private dock?

Yes. The rentals-with-a-dock and no-fixed-bridge pages list the Fort Lauderdale homes the MLS marks with ocean access, most of them on the isles off Las Olas, in Rio Vista, Harbor Beach and Coral Ridge. Confirm in writing that the dock comes with the lease, what size of boat it takes and who pays for power and water at the pedestal.

How far ahead should I look for a seasonal rental in Fort Lauderdale?

Start in the summer for a winter stay. Returning tenants often rebook the same Fort Lauderdale residences before the season ends, so the furnished homes on the water that remain are usually committed by early fall. If your dates are flexible, a lease that starts in November or runs into May can open homes that are taken for the peak months.

Are luxury rentals in Fort Lauderdale furnished?

Many seasonal ones are, and most annual ones are not. Whether utilities, internet, linens or cleaning are included varies from one Fort Lauderdale owner to the next, so ask for the inventory and a written list of what the rent covers before you compare two homes. An unfurnished annual lease usually carries a lower monthly rent than the same home let furnished for the season.

How long does condo approval take for a Fort Lauderdale luxury rental?

Allow two to four weeks in most Fort Lauderdale buildings, and longer around the holidays or where the board meets only once a month. We send the association application as soon as the owner accepts you and follow it until the approval letter arrives, because the approval, not the lease, decides when you get the keys.

Are pets allowed in Fort Lauderdale luxury rentals?

Houses on the isles and in Coral Ridge are the easiest to rent with a dog, subject to the owner's approval and a pet deposit. Many beachfront condominiums in Fort Lauderdale limit pets by weight or number, or do not allow them for tenants at all, and the association's rule applies whatever the owner agrees, so we confirm it in writing before you apply.

Do I pay a fee to use a BreakThru agent for a Fort Lauderdale luxury rental?

Usually not. For most luxury leases in Fort Lauderdale the owner pays the brokerage commission, and if a particular listing works differently we tell you before you tour it. Our agents can also reach the listing brokers of homes that are shown privately, which saves you calls.

Fort Lauderdale Luxury Rentals

Live BeachesMLS rentals matching this search in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, updated throughout the day.

Fort Lauderdale's luxury rentals asking $7,000 a month or more range from full-floor and penthouse residences in the beachfront towers on A1A and the high-rises along the New River downtown to waterfront estates in Las Olas Isles, Harbor Beach and Rio Vista with private docks for large yachts. Boat owners and winter residents compete for homes with dockage, so the best of them lease early, and many luxury condominiums set minimum lease terms and require association approval, which we start the day you apply.

Fort Lauderdale Luxury Rentals by Monthly Rent

Luxury rentals in Fort Lauderdale start at $7,000 a month. Each tier opens the live search with the map.

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The 45 listings on this page run from $7,000 a month to $42,000 a month, with a median of $13,000 a month, and they have been listed a median of 11 days.

Fort Lauderdale Luxury Rental Market

In the last 90 days 86 Fort Lauderdale rentals asking $7,000 a month or more leased, at a median $9,500 a month, 100% of the asking rent, after a median 21 days on the market.

45luxury rentals listed now
$13,000/momedian asking rent
86luxury leases closed, last 90 days
$9,500/momedian rent achieved
100%of the asking rent, median
21 daysmedian time to lease

Source: BeachesMLS, monthly rents only. Asking figures are the luxury rentals on this page; leased figures are leases that closed in the last 90 days after asking $7,000 a month or more. Not an appraisal.

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Where Luxury Renters Live in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale's luxury rentals gather in a handful of places, and each suits a different tenant. The finger isles off Las Olas Boulevard, including the Las Olas Isles, Nurmi Isles and Seven Isles, hold waterfront houses with deep water and room for a large boat. Harbor Beach, at the southern end of the beach and behind its own gate, adds estates on the Intracoastal and the canals. Rio Vista and Colee Hammock sit along the New River close to downtown, while Coral Ridge and Bay Colony offer larger lots farther north. For renters who want a doorman rather than a dock, the beachfront residences on A1A and the towers along the New River deliver hotel-style service.

Renting a Fort Lauderdale Home With a Dock

Boaters rent in Fort Lauderdale for the water as much as the house, and the city's canals are not all equal. Homes on the isles off Las Olas reach the Intracoastal and Port Everglades without passing under a fixed bridge, which matters for a sailboat or a tall sport-fisher, while some canals farther north run under fixed spans or grow shallow at low tide. Before a lease is signed we confirm the dock's length and beam, the depth alongside, the power at the pedestal, whether a lift is included and who is responsible for the seawall. We also put in writing whether the slip belongs to the tenancy, because some owners keep it for their own yacht.

Seasonal and Annual Luxury Leases in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale's luxury rental calendar has two peaks. Furnished residences on the beach and furnished waterfront homes lease to winter residents for the months from January to April, and many of those tenants return to the same home every year. The boat show in late October and the yachting season that follows bring captains, owners and brokers who want a furnished home with a slip for a few months. Annual luxury leases are steadier: relocating executives, families who have sold a house and are waiting to buy, and owners renovating their own homes take unfurnished houses and large condominiums in Fort Lauderdale for a year or longer.

Association Approval in Fort Lauderdale's Luxury Buildings

Most luxury condominiums in Fort Lauderdale interview or screen every tenant, and the approval, not the owner's acceptance, usually sets the move-in date. Boards commonly ask for a completed application, identification for every adult, proof of income or assets, a background check and details of pets and vehicles, and some also want a personal interview. Many buildings set a minimum lease term and limit how often a unit may be leased each year, which rules some units out of seasonal leasing altogether. Gated neighborhoods such as Harbor Beach and Bay Colony run their own approval as well. We ask for the building's current leasing rules before any deposit changes hands.

Applying for a Fort Lauderdale Luxury Rental

Owners of luxury homes in Fort Lauderdale look for a tenant who will treat the home as their own, and a file that proves it. Expect to show income or liquid assets well above the rent, and for a seasonal stay expect to pay much of the lease in advance along with a security deposit that reflects the furnishings. Self-employed renters, international tenants and yacht owners without a local pay stub can qualify with bank or brokerage statements, a letter from an accountant or a larger deposit, and we agree the approach with the listing agent before you apply. Renters insurance, and liability cover for any boat at the dock, is often a condition of the lease.

Renting in Fort Lauderdale Before You Buy

Many luxury renters in Fort Lauderdale are future buyers who want to live in a neighborhood before committing to it. A lease on the isles or in Coral Ridge lets you learn the tides, the traffic on Las Olas and the sound of the Intracoastal in different seasons. When you are ready, the same BreakThru team that found the rental can show you homes for sale, and we can often negotiate a lease that ends on a date that suits a closing rather than a fixed anniversary.

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Fort Lauderdale Luxury Rentals FAQ

What counts as a luxury rental in Fort Lauderdale?: On this page, a Fort Lauderdale rental asking $7,000 a month or more. That is where the city's top tier of rents begins today, and it takes in oceanfront residences on A1A, penthouses in the towers along the New River and waterfront houses on the isles with private docks. The figures on this page show what is listed now and what comparable homes actually leased for.
Can I rent a Fort Lauderdale home with a private dock?: Yes. The rentals-with-a-dock and no-fixed-bridge pages list the Fort Lauderdale homes the MLS marks with ocean access, most of them on the isles off Las Olas, in Rio Vista, Harbor Beach and Coral Ridge. Confirm in writing that the dock comes with the lease, what size of boat it takes and who pays for power and water at the pedestal.
How far ahead should I look for a seasonal rental in Fort Lauderdale?: Start in the summer for a winter stay. Returning tenants often rebook the same Fort Lauderdale residences before the season ends, so the furnished homes on the water that remain are usually committed by early fall. If your dates are flexible, a lease that starts in November or runs into May can open homes that are taken for the peak months.
Are luxury rentals in Fort Lauderdale furnished?: Many seasonal ones are, and most annual ones are not. Whether utilities, internet, linens or cleaning are included varies from one Fort Lauderdale owner to the next, so ask for the inventory and a written list of what the rent covers before you compare two homes. An unfurnished annual lease usually carries a lower monthly rent than the same home let furnished for the season.
How long does condo approval take for a Fort Lauderdale luxury rental?: Allow two to four weeks in most Fort Lauderdale buildings, and longer around the holidays or where the board meets only once a month. We send the association application as soon as the owner accepts you and follow it until the approval letter arrives, because the approval, not the lease, decides when you get the keys.
Are pets allowed in Fort Lauderdale luxury rentals?: Houses on the isles and in Coral Ridge are the easiest to rent with a dog, subject to the owner's approval and a pet deposit. Many beachfront condominiums in Fort Lauderdale limit pets by weight or number, or do not allow them for tenants at all, and the association's rule applies whatever the owner agrees, so we confirm it in writing before you apply.
Do I pay a fee to use a BreakThru agent for a Fort Lauderdale luxury rental?: Usually not. For most luxury leases in Fort Lauderdale the owner pays the brokerage commission, and if a particular listing works differently we tell you before you tour it. Our agents can also reach the listing brokers of homes that are shown privately, which saves you calls.

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