Plantation is a city in Broward County, Florida, and is part of the greater Miami/Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. Its beautiful landscaped streets, safe neighborhoods and friendly community make it a wonderful place to call home.

While Plantation suffered considerable damage from Hurricane Wilma in 2005, the city takes its motto of 'The Grass Is Greener' to heart. The population has been steadily on the rise for years, and the city has expanded into a vibrant, growing community with good amenities, a 'hometown' feel, and a stable business economy. Major companies, including Motorola, American Express and Kaplan University, are based in Plantation.

Commuters in Plantation drive major area Interstates (I-75, I-95, I-595); U.S. Highways 1, 27 and 441; and the Florida Turnpike. They also take advantage of Broward County Transit bus lines, Tri-Rail commuter trains and Fort Lauderdale's Sun Trolley. Biking is also an option here. The two closest major airports are Miami International Airport (MIA), which is about 40 minutes away, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), which is about 20 minutes away.

Renting in Plantation, FL

Apartments for rent in Plantation carry the same average cost of other Miami/Fort Lauderdale suburbs. The cost of living is reasonable, so renters are able to enjoy more square footage without the burden of higher big-city costs.

Plantation Attractions

Happy Trails Dog Park: This dog-friendly area in Seminole Park is a great place to let your four-legged friends run and play. Events and activities are offered throughout the year.

Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club: Enjoy this 18-hole championship course that's open to the public (although memberships are also available).

Broward Center for the Performing Arts: Take in a musical, symphony, dance performance or opera at this large theater and entertainment complex.

Major Sports Teams: Miami Dolphins (National Football League), Miami Heat (National Basketball Association) and Miami Marlins (Major League Baseball).

Lakepointe at Jacaranda

Del Oro Apartment Homes

Spectra at Plantation

Gatehouse On The Green

Jacaranda Club

Jacaranda Village

The Laurels at Jacaranda

Nottingham Pine Luxury Apartment Homes

Plantation Colony

Windsor 335

6500 Cypress Rd

1009 NW 88th Ave

309 NW 44th Ave #2

3048 Sunrise Lakes Dr

7001 SW 18th St

8029 NW 15th Mnr #1524

4271 NW 5th St

10111 W Sunrise Blvd #303

505 S Pine Island Rd

403 NW 68th Ave

1000 NW 95th Ter #105

852 NW 92nd Ave

581 N University Dr

1 Jacaranda Country Club Dr #202

7885 NW 11th Pl

821 NW 46th Ave

845 NW 46th Ave

5335 NW 10th Ct #208

6700 Cypress Rd #409

4731 NW 10th Ct

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