Fort Lauderdale Retail Market Report
By CREhunt Research · Data through Q1 2026 · Aggregated from Matthews, Cushman & Wakefield, Marcus & Millichap
Quarterly retail market indicators for Fort Lauderdale, aggregated by CREhunt from Matthews, Cushman & Wakefield, Marcus & Millichap. As of Q1 2026, average asking rent was $36.47/SF/yr and vacancy was 4.0%, per Matthews.
Projected current retail pricing — Fort Lauderdale
Projected asking rent
$36.47–$36.91/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$368–$470/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 Matthews data (cap rate 6.2%, asking rent trend-adjusted to today). Assumes ~96% occupancy and a 65–82% net-operating-income margin.
| Quarter | Asking rent | Vacancy | Net absorption | Under constr. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 Matthews | $36.47/SF/yr | 4.0% | — | — | Matthews |
| Q1 2026 Cushman & Wakefield | — | 4.8% | — | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q4 2025 Matthews | $35.29/SF/yr | 3.8% | 211K SF | — | Matthews |
| Q4 2025 Marcus & Millichap | $29.92/SF/yr | 4.4% | — | — | Marcus & Millichap |
| Q3 2025 Matthews | $36.02/SF/yr | 3.9% | 19K SF | — | Matthews |
| Q2 2025 Matthews | $36.31/SF/yr | 3.9% | — | — | Matthews |
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/yr, per Matthews.
- What is the retail vacancy rate in Fort Lauderdale?
- The retail vacancy rate in Fort Lauderdale was 4.0% as of Q1 2026 (Matthews).
- Where does CREhunt's Fort Lauderdale market data come from?
- This report aggregates quarterly retail market data for Fort Lauderdale from Matthews, Cushman & Wakefield, Marcus & Millichap.
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