Fort Lauderdale has the hottest rental market in the state, even above Miami, according to a new report.

According to Rent Café , an apartment search website, Fort Lauderdale had the most renter engagement in the state for the first half of 2025, jumping 41 spots compared to last year and coming in at 20th for the nation.

That's based on availability of apartments, views on listings and apartments saved as favorites on the website. It does not take affordability into consideration.

Miami is ranked 134 in the nation and 8th in the state behind other cities like Orlando, Tampa and Tallahassee.

So what makes Fort Lauderdale so hot?

"One of the reasons why Fort Lauderdale has done so well is because it has been underdeveloped for years," Doug Ressler, senior analyst for RentCafe, said.

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