The Verdict · Fort Lauderdale, FL
$2,614–$5,532
real monthly · incl. fees + insurance
4.2★
157 Google reviews
Flood-zone location · higher property crime
worth watching
A solidly reviewed community where the real cost runs ~$154 over sticker, and flood coverage isn't optional in FEMA zone AE.
Looking for renters insurance?
It runs about $15/mo — see what renters insurance in Fort Lauderdale, FL typically costs.
Also worth knowing: Does renters insurance cover hurricane damage?
What Residents Say
The honest version — the good and the bad, straight from recent Google reviews of Novo Las Olas Apartments.
“The leasing department was incredibly welcoming, kind, and patient with all of my questions. I’ve been here for about two weeks, and it has been nothing but a positive experience. I work from home and regularly use the office areas, enjoy the coffee, use the pool, and go to the gym every day. I’ve…”
“Although I ultimately won’t be moving into this building due to budget constraints, I felt compelled to leave a review because my experience was truly wonderful. Nikki was incredibly sweet, kind, and welcoming from start to finish. She even offered my dogs treats, which meant so much to me as a dog…”
“I had the pleasure of touring apartments with Tiana, and she was amazing throughout the entire process. She was professional, knowledgeable, and made everything feel easy and stress-free. The building we toured was super nice, very clean, and well maintained, and Tiana did a great job walking me th…”
“As a resident at novo, I have enjoyed my time and experience here! The maintenance team Tim and Jose are amazing. The office staff and management are always so kind and supportive. Oh, and the indoor dog park is a life saver!”
“This is our home now, very excited to find this peaceful part of “New York vibe” in Miami! I live here more then 1,5 months and I’m still exited every morning ❤️ Special thanks to Tiana - she is the best in managing all the deals and questions! We say hi from my fam to yours 🔑 If you plan to mov…”
What reviews flag most
Mined from 5 recent reviews · 157 total on Google. Longer bars mean the topic comes up more often — this is a read on what gets mentioned, not a summary of every review.
What residents talk about most
Mixed feedback in reviews
Consistently positive in reviews
“It’s a quiet community, and I’m really looking forward to growing here.”— Google reviewer
220 SE 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
What Novo Las Olas Apartments Really Costs
The sticker rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Novo Las Olas Apartments actually costs each month once required fees, pet rent, and insurance are in — the number the listing sites leave off.
Renters insurance adds ~$15/mo to that total — compare quotes →
Fees Beyond Rent
The additional charges beyond base rent at Novo Las Olas Apartments. Some are monthly, some one-time — all of them shape your real cost of living here.
Required Fees
Trash Services - Hauling
Amount for shared trash/waste services. Charged per unit.
Package Services
Amount for package services. Charged per unit.
Pest Control Services
Amount for pest control services. Charged per unit.
Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
Amount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.
Utility - Water/Sewer
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and/or consumpt ion of water and sewer services Charged per unit.
Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resi dent's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party
Application Fee
Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. Charged per applicant.
Administrative Fee
Amount to facilitate move-in process for a resident. Charged per unit.
Utility - New Account Fee
Amount to establish utility services. Charged per unit.
Access Device
Amount to obtain an access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device.
Security Deposit (Refundable)
Amount intended to be held through residency that may be app lied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.
Utility - Final Bill Fee
Amount billed to calculate final utility statement. Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
Pet Management - Third Party
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Pet Fee
Max of 2. Amount to facilitate authorized pet move-in. Charg ed per pet.
Pet Rent
Max of 2. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet
Parking Fees
Parking Fee
Max of 1. Amount for parking space/services. May be subject to availability. Charged per rentable item.
Parking Fee
Max of 1. Amount for tandem parking space/services. May be subject to availability. Charged per rentable item.
Parking - Guest
Max of 1. Amount for guest parking space/services. May be su bject to availability. Charged per vehicle.
Garage Lot
One parking space is included with each apartment home. Addi tional parking is available upon request. Please call us regarding our Parking Policy.
Optional Add-On Fees
Guest Suite Rental
Amount to rent guest suite; per night. May be subject to ava ilability. Charged per night.
Common Area/Clubhouse Rental
Amount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhou se. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.
Situational Fees
Intra-Community Transfer Fee
Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within c ommunity. Charged per unit.
Access Device - Replacement
Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device.
Access/Lock Change Fee
Amount to change or reprogram access to rental home. Charged per unit.
Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance
Amount for not maintaining required Renters Liability Policy Charged per unit.
Lease Violation
Amount for violation of community policies and/or per lease terms. Charged per unit.
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.
Late Fee
Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.
Liquidated Damages
Amount for not satisfying the application and/or lease terms Charged per unit.
Legal/Eviction Fees
Amount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations. Cha rged per unit.
Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)
Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to b e held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.
Safety & Property Crime
For a renter, property crime is what you actually feel day to day — a car broken into overnight, a package lifted off the step, a bike gone from storage, or how the walk from the lot feels after dark. Here's how Fort Lauderdale looks on the theft-related crimes that touch renters most.
These are city-level figures from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — not block-by-block. Your specific street may run calmer or rougher than the citywide rate.
Fort Lauderdale property crime
3,348
per 100K residents
U.S. avg 1,578 / 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
The practical takeaways here are the unglamorous ones: park in lit areas, use a parcel locker if the community offers one, and don't leave anything visible in the car. Novo Las Olas Apartments's on-site security (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Concierge, Doorman, Sprinklers) helps on the margin.
Source · FBI UCR · Fort Lauderdale · 2024-12 to 2025-11
On-Site Security
Natural Hazards to Plan For
The single coverage gap worth thinking about at Novo Las Olas Apartments is flood. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer puts this address inside a designated flood zone, and standard renters policies don't reach there. Most other natural-disaster damage — wind, hail, lightning, fire — is included in a baseline policy. Here's the flood picture.
Flood damage
This address is mapped into a Special Flood Hazard Area — FEMA's name for the higher-probability flood zones. Your landlord's building policy doesn't extend to your possessions, and a standard renters policy explicitly excludes flood damage. NFIP renters coverage starts around $99 a year and is usually the simplest path to closing the gap.
Source · FEMA NFHL
FEMA Zone AE (coastal floodplain) — High-risk flood area with base flood elevation
Flood insurance strongly recommended — standard renters policies exclude flood damage.
What to know about flood as a renter here:
- Your landlord's building policy does not cover your belongings
- NFIP offers renters policies starting around $99/year
- Private carriers (Neptune, Wright Flood) may offer lower rates
- Most flood claims in this zone are for personal property, not structure
Most flood claims renters file in zones like this one are for personal property — laptops, mattresses, instruments — not structural damage. That's exactly what a renters-targeted flood policy is designed for.
Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service
Earthquake shaking
Earthquakes happen rarely enough at this location that an earthquake-specific endorsement isn't a meaningful insurance decision. A baseline renters policy still covers the claims you'd actually file. The USGS-level detail is included below mostly for thoroughness.
Source · USGS NSHM
Low seismic hazard · ground motion 0.02g
Skipping the endorsement is a defensible choice at this hazard level. Theft, fire, lightning, and most water damage stay covered under a standard renters policy regardless.
Ground motion at ~2% probability over 50 years — the building-code reference level
Severe weather you'd actually claim for
Severe-weather activity in Broward County is at the low end. Standard renters insurance already covers wind and hail damage to your stuff, so the data below is more context than coverage gap.
Source · NOAA Storm Events · 5-yr averages for Broward County
Compared to a fully unprotected address, the gap above is well-defined and inexpensive to close. The value of the standard policy doesn't change — the optional add-on does.
Renters Insurance at Novo Las Olas Apartments
We found a few insurance details on the Novo Las Olas Apartments website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.
Lease Requirements
* An "interested party" is the property management company listed on your insurance policy. It doesn't give them any claim rights — it just means they get notified if your policy lapses, which is how the leasing office verifies you stay insured.
One thing to watch for: when you buy your policy, most carriers have a field to add the property as an interested party — skip it and your proof may get rejected. It takes 30 seconds. Start a quote to see which carriers handle this automatically.
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Novo Las Olas Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Controlled Access
Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone AE — High-risk flood area with base flood elevation. Flood insurance strongly recommended.
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 3348/100K (112% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$15
Est. monthly
$180
Est. annual
$14
With discounts/mo
$16
State avg/mo
How Much Coverage Makes Sense
Renters insurance has two main pieces: personal property coverage, which pays to replace your belongings if they're stolen or damaged (furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for Novo Las Olas Apartments based on the rent level and building.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$25,000
If you own more
$60,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Pool on premises — higher liability recommended for accidents at shared amenities
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Novo Las Olas Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $10/mo | $118/yr |
| USAA | $11/mo | $132/yr |
| State Farm | $15/mo | $176/yr |
| Progressive | $16/mo | $191/yr |
| Safeco | $16/mo | $191/yr |
| Travelers | $17/mo | $206/yr |
| Allstate | $18/mo | $220/yr |
| Nationwide | $18/mo | $220/yr |
| Farmers | $20/mo | $235/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $22/mo | $264/yr |
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About Novo Las Olas Apartments
From the property listing:
Our apartments offer immediate access to an on-site Publix with access to ready-made meals for takeout or all the ingredients to create a feast. Entertaining? With the Publix downstairs, you can offer more choices than a restaurant, without the wait list! Novo Las Olas also has generous amenities and a central location; it doesn’t get much easier to enjoy the abundance that downtown living offers. Enjoy days at the pool that ease into dinner and drinks along the Riverwalk and make your home the headquarters during festival season.
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