North Lauderdale Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
5 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
North Lauderdale is a Broward County suburb roughly 10 miles inland, about halfway between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, known for its international mix of shops and restaurants. Its apartment stock is dominated by large, established garden-style communities built from the 1970s through the late 1990s. This page covers a cross-section of those communities across price points.
As of mid-2026, one-bedroom rents in North Lauderdale generally run $1,650-$1,950/month, with several older communities bundling water, sewer, and sometimes air conditioning or heat into the base rent; two- and three-bedroom units in larger established communities typically range from $1,900 to $2,900.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Lakes | 1-3 BR | $1,596-$2,828 | 1989 | |
| Lauder Ridge Apartments | 1-3 BR | $1,850-$2,825 | 1974 | |
| One Park Plaza Apartments | 1-3 BR | $1,672-$2,450 | 1975 | |
| THE ASHER | 1-3 BR | $1,950-$2,700 | 1997 | |
| The Lauderdale at Hampton Pines | 1-2 BR | $1,668-$2,491 | 1986 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
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