Doral Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
15 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Doral is a master-planned city in western Miami-Dade County known for its golf courses, corporate office parks near Miami International Airport, and a wave of mid-rise and high-rise apartment construction since the mid-2010s. Its rental stock spans established 1990s-2000s garden-style communities in the west to brand-new 2020s towers clustered around Downtown Doral and CityPlace Doral.
As of mid-2026 public listings, 1BR rents in Downtown Doral and CityPlace high-rises typically run roughly $2,200-$2,600, while communities farther west near NW 107th-114th Ave tend to start lower, around $2,000-$2,300 for a 1BR. Newer 2022-2024 construction generally commands a premium at the top of these ranges.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leksa at Cityplace | CityPlace Doral, NW 34th Terrace | Studio-2 BR | $2,294-$4,937 | 2024 |
| AMLI 8800 | Doral Blvd & NW 88th Ct, central Doral | Studio-3 BR | $2,206-$4,424 | 2017 |
| Palmera | NW 102nd Ave, western Doral | 1-3 BR | $2,217+ | 2020 |
| Midtown Doral | NW 107th Ave, Islands of Doral neighborhood | 1-3 BR | $2,350-$3,000+ | 2016 |
| The Point at Doral | NW 107th Ave, near Miami International Mall | — | $2,377+ | 2019 |
| Doral West | NW 114th Ave, western Doral, near a 13-acre lake trail | 1-3 BR | $2,233-$3,390 | 1998 |
| The Point at Lakeside | NW 41st St & NW 114th Ave, western Doral | 1-3 BR | $2,235-$4,574 | 2013 |
| Sanctuary Doral | NW 41st St & NW 94th Ave, near Downtown Doral | — | $2,210-$3,860 | 2020 |
| Avalon Doral | NW 79th Ave, near Miami International Mall/Dolphin Mall corridor | — | $2,235-$4,810 | 2020 |
| 5350 Park | NW 84th Ave, CityPlace/Downtown Doral high-rise corridor | Studio-3 BR | $2,000+ | 2018 |
| Mirador at Doral by Windsor | NW 84th Ave, near CityPlace Doral | 1-3 BR | $2,380+ | — |
| The Dori | NW 85th Ave, Downtown Doral area | — | $2,574-$3,383 | — |
| Overture Doral | NW 85th Ave, Downtown Doral area (age-restricted 55+ community) | 1-2 BR | $2,800+ | 2019 |
| Windsor at Doral | NW 87th Ave, central Doral | — | $2,390+ | 2015 |
| Casero | Park Blvd, Doral/Fontainebleau border | 1-3 BR | $2,405-$4,337 | 2022 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
CityPlace Doral, NW 34th Terrace
Doral Blvd & NW 88th Ct, central Doral
NW 102nd Ave, western Doral
NW 107th Ave, Islands of Doral neighborhood
NW 107th Ave, near Miami International Mall
NW 114th Ave, western Doral, near a 13-acre lake trail
NW 41st St & NW 114th Ave, western Doral
NW 41st St & NW 94th Ave, near Downtown Doral
NW 79th Ave, near Miami International Mall/Dolphin Mall corridor
NW 84th Ave, CityPlace/Downtown Doral high-rise corridor
NW 84th Ave, near CityPlace Doral
NW 85th Ave, Downtown Doral area
NW 85th Ave, Downtown Doral area (age-restricted 55+ community)
NW 87th Ave, central Doral
Park Blvd, Doral/Fontainebleau border
Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, 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. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's 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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