Studio Apartments for Rent in Margate, FL

Margate's Calypso Cove Aquatic Center draws families with its water slides and pools, while Firefighters Park provides extensive recreation with soccer rinks, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, and walking trails. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Butterfly World, which houses over 20,000 live butterflies, and the 247-acre Fern Forest Nature Center's scenic boardwalks. The local dining scene features authentic Italian cuisine at Pasta And, known for its homemade Northern Italian dishes, while La Bamba Mexican Spanish Restaurant II serves traditional Mexican and Spanish fare.

The real estate market in Margate spans from $90,000 to $693,000, with a median sale price of $335,000. Paradise Gardens features single family homes with a median price of $338,900, while Coral Bay commands higher prices with a median of $500,000 for single family homes. Coral Lake provides more affordable options with one bedroom condos at a median price of $130,000 and two bedroom condos at $197,500.

Margate maintains a property tax rate of 0.95%, consistent with surrounding Broward County cities. Florida residents benefit from no state income tax and a 6.95% combined sales tax rate. The city connects to major destinations via Broward County Transit and sits near Florida's Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway. Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport lies 14 miles away. The climate remains tropical year round, with summer temperatures reaching the low 90s°F and winter temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s°F. Notable schools include the A Plus rated private Calvary Christian Academy Fort Lauderdale and B Plus rated public Monarch High School.