16 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Miami Beach's rental market runs from converted 1930s-40s Art Deco walk-ups in South Beach to full-service, controlled-access towers along Alton Road and the bayfront. This guide covers a mix of both, from budget-friendly boutique buildings to landmark high-rises, so you can see how price, amenities, and building style vary across the island.
Studios and 1-bedrooms in South Beach and North Beach commonly run from the mid-$1,300s up past $2,200, while bayfront towers and South of Fifth luxury buildings push well above $3,000-$6,000+ for comparable square footage, reflecting Miami Beach's split between older, more affordable boutique stock and premium waterfront high-rises.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avara | Bayshore | Studio-3 | $3,195-$13,295 | 2025 |
| Bella Isla | Belle Isle / Venetian Islands | 1-3 | $2,651-$4,655+ | 2021 |
| The Anamar at Collins Park | Collins Park | Studio-2 | $1,875-$3,045 | 2025 |
| Edwards Apartments | Flamingo / Lummus | Studio-1 | $1,800-$1,900 | 1935 |
| Southgate Towers | Flamingo Lummus | Studio-3 BR | $2,230-$4,753 | — |
| Helios Apartments Miami Beach | Flamingo Lummus / South Beach | Studio-1 BR | $1,345-$1,845 | — |
| Normandy Cove | Isle of Normandy / North Beach | Studio-2 BR | $1,845+ | — |
| Four Freedoms House | Mid-Beach / Oceanfront | Studio | Income-based; contact property | — |
| Rue Granville Apartments | Normandy Isle | 1-2 | $1,900-$2,600 | 1987 |
| Stella Maris House | North Beach | — | Income-adjusted; contact property | 1985 |
| Ocean House NoBe | North Beach / Tatum Waterway | 1-3 | $1,800-$2,500 | 1950 |
| Council Towers North and South | South Beach | 1 | Income-based; generally 30% of adjusted gross income | 1979 |
| Depot Miami Apartments | South Beach | Studio-4 BR | $1,964-$5,750 | — |
| Flamingo South Beach | South Beach | Studio-3 BR | $2,095-$3,819 | — |
| Icon South Beach | South of Fifth | 1-3 BR | $6,250-$15,000+ | 2006 |
| Rebecca Towers North and South | South of Fifth | Studio-2 | Income-based; approximately 30% of adjusted income | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, 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. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is 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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