1517 NE 17th Terrace
1517 NE 17th Terrace,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
$8,995 | 4 Beds
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.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Poinsettia Heights is $1,439 for a studio, $1,328 for one bedroom, and $1,561 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Poinsettia Heights has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Studio
200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,439/month
Average Rent
1 BR
322 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,328/month
Average Rent
2 BR
771 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,561/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Niche User
9 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
Its a great place to live
Niche User
10 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
Not as bad as very urban areas, but traffic can be very heavy near downtown. Late morning usually has lighter traffic.
Niche User
10 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
It really depends what you're looking for; the area is not as busy as Miami but is still very urban with plenty of events going on.
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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.