1420 NE 17th Terrace
1420 NE 17th Terrace,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
$1,395
1 Bed
Poinsettia Heights
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Poinsettia Heights - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A tranquil enclave in a coveted locale
Peaceful
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Upscale
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Scenic
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Tropical
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Family-Friendly
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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 November 2025, the average apartment rent in Poinsettia Heights is $1,453 for a studio, $1,344 for one bedroom, and $1,583 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Poinsettia Heights has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,453/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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322 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,344/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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771 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,583/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
Niche Reviews
10 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
Crime rates have been going down - I live in a very stable friendly neighborhood.
Niche User
9 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
Its a great place to live
Niche User
11 years and 4 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.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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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.