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Tamarac rental-market research

Compare Apartments in Tamarac, FL

12 property profiles · Compare recorded details, advertised rents and editorial feedback summaries where available.

Tamarac is a quiet, established Broward County suburb wedged between Fort Lauderdale and the Everglades, known for its mix of 1970s-90s garden-style apartment communities alongside a newer wave of construction near Commercial Boulevard and University Drive. Renters are drawn to its relative affordability, lake- and golf-course-adjacent settings, and easy access to the Sawgrass Expressway and I-95.

As of mid-2026 public listings, 1BR rents in Tamarac's older 1970s-90s communities (Woodmont, Sunflower, and the Rock Island Road corridor) generally range from about $1,550 to $1,950, while newer construction near Commercial Boulevard and University Drive commands roughly $2,000 to $2,700 for a 1BR. The citywide average 1BR asking rent sits around $1,800-$1,900 per month.

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ComplexNeighborhood BedsAdvertised rentsBuilt
Golf Villas at Sabal Palm ApartmentsNear Rock Island Rd, adjacent to North Lauderdale1-2 BR$1,550-$2,1951987
Legacy at TamaracNear Rock Island Rd, close to the North Lauderdale line1-2 BR$1,950-$2,4502023
Tamarac Pointe ApartmentsNear University Dr and McNab Rd, country-club-style setting2 BR$1,910-$2,4001987
Flats on the GreenNear University Dr, golf-course-adjacent1-2 BR$1,883-$2,9911989
The OspreySunflower area, off Rock Island Rd1-3 BR$1,898-$2,8891972
Mission LakesSunflower, off Southgate Blvd near the Coral Springs border1-2 BR$1,750-$2,3101990
Tamarac VillageWestwood area, off W Commercial Blvd1-3 BR$2,195-$3,4452020
8800 LakesideWoodmont1-2 BR$1,833-$2,3431988
Midora at WoodmontWoodmont1-2 BR$1,846-$2,3121987
Spectra at TamaracWoodmont, off NW 61st St near University Dr1-2 BR$1,593-$2,3911987
Coral VistaWoodmont, off NW 96th Terrace1-3 BR$1,887-$3,0351998
ArcadiaWoodmont, off W McNab RdStudio-2 BR$1,836-$2,7362022

Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.

Near Rock Island Rd, adjacent to North Lauderdale

Near Rock Island Rd, close to the North Lauderdale line

Near University Dr and McNab Rd, country-club-style setting

Near University Dr, golf-course-adjacent

Sunflower area, off Rock Island Rd

Sunflower, off Southgate Blvd near the Coral Springs border

Westwood area, off W Commercial Blvd

Woodmont

Woodmont, off NW 61st St near University Dr

Woodmont, off NW 96th Terrace

Woodmont, off W McNab Rd

Florida renter essentials

Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, 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. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is 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.

How this apartment research is made How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.

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