Fort Lauderdale Retail Market Report
By CREhunt Research · Data through Q1 2026 · Aggregated from , Cushman & Wakefield, , CBRE
Quarterly retail market indicators for Fort Lauderdale, aggregated by CREhunt from , Cushman & Wakefield, , CBRE. As of Q1 2026, average asking rent was $36.47/SF with a 4.0% vacancy rate.
Projected current retail pricing — Fort Lauderdale
Projected asking rent
$28.00/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$286–$361/SF
Modeled estimate (income approach) shown as a range — not an appraisal. Projected asking rent × occupancy × net-operating-income margin band ÷ market cap rate, from Q1 2026 reported data (cap rate 6.2%, asking rent held flat). Assumes ~97% occupancy and a 65–82% net-operating-income margin.
| Quarter | Asking rent | Vacancy | Net absorption | Under constr. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $36.47/SF | 4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | — | 4.8% | — | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q1 2026 | $28.00/SF | 3.2% | 327K SF | — | |
| Q1 2026 | $19.69/SF | 12.0% | — | — | CBRE |
| Q4 2025 | $36.00/SF | 3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2025 | $25.00/SF | 4.6% | 197K SF | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking rent for retail space in Fort Lauderdale?
- As of Q1 2026, the average asking rent for retail space in Fort Lauderdale was $36.47/SF.
- What is the retail vacancy rate in Fort Lauderdale?
- The retail vacancy rate in Fort Lauderdale was 4.0% as of Q1 2026.
- Where does CREhunt's Fort Lauderdale market data come from?
- This report aggregates quarterly retail market data for Fort Lauderdale from Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE.
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