Poinsettia Heights

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Poinsettia Heights - Fort Lauderdale, FL

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A tranquil enclave in a coveted locale

Peaceful Upscale Scenic Tropical Family-Friendly

Situated about two miles northeast of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Poinsettia Heights is a tranquil neighborhood largely comprised of single-family houses on palm-tree-lined streets. Poinsettia Heights is predominantly residential, offering the community a peaceful home environment in a central locale.

Residents enjoy quick access to excellent shopping and dining options strewn alongside U.S. Route 1, which serves as the eastern border of the neighborhood. Poinsettia Heights is also just a short drive away from additional shopping options at Coral Ridge Mall and the Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. The community savors year-round sunshine at popular outdoor venues such as the nearby Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and Holiday Park.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Poinsettia Heights is $1,426 for a studio, $1,316 for one bedroom, and $1,547 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Poinsettia Heights has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,426/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 322 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,316/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 771 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,547/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of Poinsettia Heights - Fort Lauderdale, FL

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4 10 Reviews

Niche User

9 years agoNiche Review

I can't imagine living anywhere else.

Niche User

9 years agoNiche Review

Just a few problem places in the neighborhood. Two A+ schools in the neighborhood help keep it stable with families.

Niche User

10 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

Many companies have locations in this area, and there are several schools and some college campuses.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
  • Museum of Discovery and Science
  • Secret Woods Nature Center
  • Fern Forest Nature Center
  • John U. Lloyd Beach State Park

Airports

  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
  • Miami International

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