Fort Lauderdale, FL housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Fort Lauderdale market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Fort Lauderdale, FL leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Broward County take a median of 86 days to sell, and the number for sale is −12.3% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−2% to +2.5% for the typical Fort Lauderdale home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Broward County as a whole.
Fort Lauderdale market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
$509,743 as of September 2026, −0.6% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
No — the typical home value changed −0.6% over the year to September 2026 and +22.8% over five years.
Is Fort Lauderdale, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Broward County sells in 86 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The typical rent is $2,697 a month as of September 2026, +2% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
14,329 homes were listed for sale across Broward County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Homegrity lists 34,817 licensed agents in Broward County, which includes Fort Lauderdale, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/fort-lauderdale.