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Plantation, FL

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Fort Lauderdale’s peaceful suburban paradise.

Fort Lauderdale Suburb Picturesque Stucco

Just west of Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Florida is the community hideaway you’ve been looking for! Featuring palm-tree-lined avenues, lush, green landscaping and beautiful stucco architecture, this idyllic city is just what a Florida city should be.

Plantation offers the best of both worlds, with its close proximity to Fort Lauderdale while still maintaining its suburban charm and character. And, the comfortable community atmosphere features as many entertainment options for the whole family as it does lavish conveniences. Engage in the area’s history at the Plantation Historical Museum. Grab your clubs and head down to the Jacaranda Golf Club for a day in the sun on the lush, rolling green, or pamper yourself at the Contour Day Spa. Whichever area of Plantation you choose to rent your next apartment in, you’ll appreciate the luxurious amenities every day of the week.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Plantation, FL is $2,015 for a studio, $2,220 for one bedroom, $2,590 for two bedrooms, and $3,040 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plantation has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,220/month
819 Sq Ft
House
$4,961/month
1,896 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,242/month
992 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,946/month
1,480 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Plantation, FL

Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Central Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

705 Students

9
out of 10

Tropical Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

839 Students

7
out of 10

Peters Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

623 Students

7
out of 10

Mirror Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

610 Students

6
out of 10

Plantation Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

577 Students

6
out of 10

Seminole Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,072 Students

4
out of 10

Plantation Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

572 Students

4
out of 10

South Plantation High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,224 Students

6
out of 10

Plantation High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,818 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Young at Art Children's Museum
  • Tree Tops Park
  • Buehler Planetarium & Observatory
  • Flamingo Gardens
  • Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center

Airports

  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
  • Miami International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.