12 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Plantation is a well-established, centrally located Broward County suburb that blends older garden-style apartment communities with a wave of newer mid-rise developments near Plantation Walk and Broward Mall. It tends to attract a mix of young professionals, families drawn to its well-regarded schools, and renters who want suburban quiet with quick highway access to Fort Lauderdale and Sunrise.
As of mid-2026 public listings, 1BR rents in older communities along the Jacaranda and Pine Island Road corridors typically run roughly $1,700-$2,300, while newer construction near Plantation Walk and State Road 7 (such as The Ellsworth, Windsor 335, and Leena Plantation) generally starts closer to $2,300-$2,700 for comparable one-bedroom units.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Pine Luxury Apartment Homes | Central Plantation, along S Pine Island Rd near the golf course | Studio-2 BR | — | 1979 |
| The Ellsworth | Central Plantation, near Plantation Walk | 1-3 BR | $2,438+ | 2022 |
| Windsor Cornerstone | Central Plantation, near S Pine Island Rd & Broward Blvd | — | $2,292+ | — |
| Plantation Colony Apartment Homes | Central Plantation, near SW 12th St & University Dr | 1-2 BR | $2,009-$2,934 | 1989 |
| One Plantation | Central Plantation, near SW 78th Ave & Peters Rd | 1-3 BR | $2,179-$4,793 | — |
| Lakepointe at Jacaranda | Jacaranda / Parc Village area | Studio-2 BR | $1,924-$3,702 | 1984 |
| The Terraces | Jacaranda area, near NW 14th St & University Dr | 1-2 BR | — | — |
| Jacaranda Club | Jacaranda area, near the Jacaranda Golf Club | Studio-2 BR | $1,695+ | — |
| Leena Plantation | North Plantation, along N University Dr | Studio-2 BR | $2,301+ | 2023 |
| Windsor 335 | North Plantation, along State Road 7 (US-441) | 1-3 BR | $1,931+ | 2021 |
| Landmark Towers | North Plantation, near NW 42nd Ave & Sunrise Blvd | 1-2 BR | $1,600+ | 1973 |
| Polo Glen Apartment Homes | North Plantation, near NW 4th St & University Dr | 1-3 BR | $1,989-$4,981 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
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