$2,173+/unit
Fees may applyAMLI Dadeland
$3,170+/unit
Fees may applyAvalon South Miami



$240+/unit
Fees may applyFllat - Coliving & Student Housing (Miami Shores - 471 NE 83rd St)





$1,204+/unit
Fees may applyIDENTITY Miami





$2,309+/unit
Fees may applyLudlam Point





$1,325+/unit
Fees may applyTerrazul Miami





$1,920+/unit
Fees may applyThe Cloisters Miami





$1,200+/unit
Fees may applyThe One at University City

$3,153/unit
Fees may applyThe Palmer Dadeland Apartments





$1,750/unit
Fees may apply10379 SW 88th St





$3,500/unit
Fees may apply10482 SW 26th St





$4,000/unit
Fees may apply1155 Brickell Bay Dr APT 1001





$2,600/unit
Fees may apply13404 SW 62nd St APT 109





$2,500/unit
Fees may apply13700 SW 62nd St APT 121





$2,215/unit
Fees may apply2201 Ludlam Rd





$1,200/unit
Fees may apply2501 SW 107th Ave





$2,195/unit
Fees may apply4146 SW 70th Ct





$3,800/unit
Fees may apply6257 SW 14th St





$2,800/unit
Fees may apply6301 SW 138th Pl





$2,210/unit
Fees may apply6541 SW 21st St





$2,490/unit
Fees may apply6551 SW 20th St
Miami, Florida is a fast, multilingual coastal metropolis where the student scene stretches across the whole city rather than one campus. Florida International University anchors it from its main University Park campus out west near Sweetwater, while Barry University sits up in Miami Shores, so students scatter across distinct districts. You've got mural-covered Wynwood, the high-rise energy of Brickell, the Mediterranean elegance of Coral Gables, the Cuban heart of Little Havana, and Bayfront Park along Biscayne Bay with the skyline behind it. The beaches are a bridge away, and Metrorail and the free Metromover knit downtown together. Being a student renter here means choosing your district before your apartment, with culture, water, and nightlife in the daily backdrop.
Right by FIU's main campus, the practical and easier-on-the-wallet pick for Panthers, though it's car-leaning.
The high-rise, transit-connected choice for students who want downtown energy and the Metromover at their door.
The City Beautiful, leafy, walkable, and a bit more polished, popular with grad students.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Miami.
Downtown and Brickell are genuinely transit-friendly: the Metromover loops the core for free, and Metrorail links the airport, downtown, Brickell, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables. Out by FIU near Sweetwater, things are more car-dependent, served by Miami-Dade Transit buses and the FIU campus shuttle. If you live along the rail line you can lean on transit and skip parking headaches. For students near the rail, the Metrorail and free Metromover cover the core.
Biking is workable from many addresses near FIU and across flatter districts. Downtown and Brickell are walkable in their cores, and several districts reward getting around on foot. Students in the denser districts can handle daily trips on foot or by bike. Plan around the heat and traffic when walking or cycling longer distances.
Miami is a big, traffic-heavy city, and how you get around depends a lot on your district. Live out west or want easy beach and weekend trips, and a car becomes the realistic choice, traffic and all. Students near FIU should expect a more car-dependent routine. Those who drive will rely on a vehicle for trips off the rail line and across the metro.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Miami runs pricier than most Florida college towns, and it swings by district. A private bedroom in a shared unit near FIU in the Sweetwater area usually runs about $750-$1,100/month per person. In Brickell or Coral Gables, expect roughly $1,200-$1,800/month or more for shared rooms. Roommates are essential to keep costs sane here.
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