8931 NE 2nd Ave
1 BR · $2,100
✓ Renovated, modern interiors with integrated kitchen appliances and in-unit washer/dryer
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El Portal rental-market research
Compare Apartments in El Portal, FL
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El Portal is a one-square-mile Miami-Dade village just north of Miami's Upper East Side, formed in 1937 from the merger of three subdivisions. It's a predominantly single-family, owner-occupied community (about 78% non-renter households) of roughly 2,068 residents, with only a small handful of multi-unit rental communities.
As of mid-2026, the average 1-bedroom apartment rent in El Portal is about $1,632/month, with 2-bedroom units averaging around $2,244/month per CoStar market data; the village's few multi-unit rental communities, such as the gated Nirvana complex, tend to skew above that average due to amenities and unit renovations.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nirvana | 1 BR | $2,900 | 1985 | |
| 8931 NE 2nd Ave | El Portal Subdivision | 1 BR | $2,100 | 1953 |
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