Apartments in Carol City, Miami Gardens, FL
6 communities compared · Resident-review themes, advertised rents and verified property details · Updated Jul 2026
Compare 6 apartment communities grouped in Carol City within our Miami Gardens 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183rd Street Apartments | Carol City | — | — | — |
| 187th Street Apartments | Carol City | — | — | — |
| Douglas Pointe | Carol City | 2-3 | — | 2001 |
| Eagle's Landing | Carol City | 1-3 | — | — |
| Garden Vista Apartments | Carol City | — | — | — |
| St. Monica Apartments | Carol City | — | — | — |
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.