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Plantation, FL

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Fort Lauderdale’s peaceful suburban paradise.

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Welcome to Plantation, Florida, located in the heart of Broward County. This established community, spanning 22 square miles, offers residents a range of housing options, from single-family homes to apartment communities. The city features well-maintained parks and golf courses, including the Plantation Preserve Golf Course and Club. Current rental trends show average rates of $2,222 for one-bedroom apartments, with year-over-year increases of 3.1%, indicating a stable rental market. The area surrounding Broward Mall and Plantation Walk has emerged as a popular choice for residents seeking convenient access to shopping and dining.

Life in Plantation embraces classic Florida living with its amenities and attractions. The city's 91,750 residents have access to shopping destinations like the Broward Mall, which completed renovations in 2023. Recreation enthusiasts can enjoy the city's facilities and golf courses, while Plantation Heritage Park offers walking trails and outdoor spaces. The community is served by public and private schools within the Broward County School District. Movie buffs might recognize Plantation City Hall, which appeared as the high school in the 1998 comedy "There's Something About Mary." The city's motto "From the Wilderness, This City" acknowledges its evolution from Everglades wetlands, with areas like Plantation Acres maintaining specific zoning requirements to preserve natural landscapes.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Plantation, FL is $1,969 for a studio, $2,145 for one bedroom, $2,545 for two bedrooms, and $3,099 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plantation has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,145/month
820 Sq Ft
House
$3,876/month
1,654 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,096/month
984 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,865/month
1,605 Sq Ft
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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.

51

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

Plantation Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

512 Students

Tropical Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

839 Students

Plantation Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

577 Students

Peters Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

623 Students

Seminole Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,072 Students

Plantation Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

572 Students

South Plantation High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,224 Students

Plantation High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,818 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Buehler Planetarium & Observatory
  • Young at Art Children's Museum
  • Tree Tops Park
  • Secret Woods Nature Center
  • Flamingo Gardens

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 November 2025.