Apartments in West Hialeah, Hialeah, FL
5 communities compared · Resident-review themes, advertised rents and verified property details · Updated Jul 2026
Compare 5 apartment communities grouped in West Hialeah within our Hialeah rental database. Neighborhood labels and boundaries can vary between property sites and listing services, so confirm the exact address and commute before applying.
As of mid-2026 public listings, typical 1BR rents run roughly $1,650-$2,100 in older North Hialeah 'Moors' communities and East Hialeah value properties, versus $2,150-$2,400+ in newer luxury builds near West Hialeah/Miami Lakes and the East Hialeah Metrorail corridor. Studio units in aging 1980s-era towers can be found below $1,700, while newly delivered communities near the Hialeah Park site start above $2,600.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Bella | West Hialeah | 2-3 | $2,100-$3,000 | 1979 |
| Legacy at Hialeah | West Hialeah | 1-3 | $1,775-$2,400+ | 1989 |
| Metro Grande III Apartment Homes | West Hialeah | 1-3 | — | — |
| Pura Vida Hialeah Luxury Apartments | West Hialeah | 1-3 | $2,015-$3,516+ | — |
| Residences of Highland | West Hialeah | 1-3 | $2,100-$3,750+ | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
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.