Fort Lauderdale
More city without giving up the beach: Flagler Village and Las Olas
· Adam Eglin, Realtor®
Some people moving to South Florida want the beach but also want to walk to dinner, coffee and work. In Fort Lauderdale, the two places I point them to first are Flagler Village and the Las Olas and downtown core.
Flagler Village
Just north of downtown, Flagler Village has filled in with new apartment and condo buildings over the last several years, along with restaurants, breweries and street art. It's walkable, and the downtown Brightline station is close by.
Las Olas and downtown
Las Olas Boulevard is the city's main shopping and dining street, running from downtown toward the beach. Around it, the downtown core has high-rise rentals and condos along the New River and the Riverwalk, and you're a short drive or water taxi ride to the beach.
Getting to Palm Beach or Miami
If you still need to get to Palm Beach or Miami regularly, Brightline's Fort Lauderdale station is right there, which makes a car-light routine realistic for some people.
What to look at
- New buildings come with amenities but also amenity fees; compare total monthly cost, not just rent or price.
- For condos, check the association's budget, reserves and rental rules.
- Parking costs and availability vary by building.
I'm happy to share what rents look like right now in specific buildings.
Adapted from my posts on X (@adamatlevel):
General information only, not legal, tax or insurance advice. Laws and rules change; check the current statute, your association documents and a licensed professional.