Miami Gardens Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
9 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Miami Gardens is a large, majority-residential city in northern Miami-Dade County, home to Hard Rock Stadium and a mix of established garden-style apartment communities, income-restricted affordable housing, and a newer wave of luxury developments along the NW 17th and NW 27th Avenue corridors. Rental stock spans complexes built in the late 1970s and 1980s alongside communities delivered as recently as 2021-2024.
As of mid-2026 public listings, 1BR rents at older, established Miami Gardens communities (e.g., Advenir at Walden Lake, Crossings at University) generally start in the roughly $1,050-$1,800 range, while newer luxury communities such as Laguna Gardens start closer to $1,999 and trend higher. Citywide average asking rents across all unit types were reported in the roughly $1,900-$2,200 range across major rental platforms.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advenir at Walden Lake | Andover area, near NW 214th St and Walden Lake | 1-3 BR | — | 1986 |
| The Pomelo | Carol City area, near NW 27th Ave and NW 192nd St | 1-3 BR | — | — |
| Crossings at University | Leslie Estates area, near NW 27th Ave and NW 187th St | 1-3 BR | $1,050-$1,787 | — |
| Oak Enclave | Near NW 167th St and NW 22nd Ave | 1-3 BR | — | 2021 |
| Laguna Gardens | Near NW 17th Ave and NW 207th-208th St | 1-3 BR | From $1,999 | — |
| The Villages at Miami Gardens | Near NW 191st St and NW 34th Ave, close to Hard Rock Stadium | 3-4 BR (townhomes) | — | 2021 |
| Lakehouse (Lake House Apartments) | Near NW 207th St, north Miami Gardens | Studio-3 BR | — | — |
| Ernie Martin Villas | North Miami Gardens, near NW 14th Place and NW 215th St | 1-3 BR | — | 2003 |
| Vista Lago Apartments | North Miami Gardens, near NW 207th St and the Miami-Dade/Broward county line | 1-3 BR | — | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Andover area, near NW 214th St and Walden Lake
Carol City area, near NW 27th Ave and NW 192nd St
Leslie Estates area, near NW 27th Ave and NW 187th St
Near NW 167th St and NW 22nd Ave
Near NW 17th Ave and NW 207th-208th St
Near NW 191st St and NW 34th Ave, close to Hard Rock Stadium
Near NW 207th St, north Miami Gardens
North Miami Gardens, near NW 14th Place and NW 215th St
North Miami Gardens, near NW 207th St and the Miami-Dade/Broward county line
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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