The Hamilton — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Edgewater, Miami, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Edgewater
Address
555 NE 34th St, Miami, FL 33137
Floor plans
1BR–5BR
Advertised rents
From ~$3,500 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1984
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Unusually large floor plans (up to five bedrooms and ~5,000 sq ft) with wrap-around balconies and direct bay views
- ✓Extensive spa and sports amenities rare among Miami rentals
- ✓Quiet, residential bayfront pocket a half-mile from Midtown and the Design District
- ✓Front desk and maintenance staff draw consistent praise
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report steep renewal increases in the 20–30% range
- ✕Complaints include noise and dust from nearby construction and periods when the pool area was hard to use
- ✕Multiple residents have reported rodent problems in walls and some units
- ✕Some mention patio flooding during heavy rain and occasional power outages
Our take
The Hamilton is a fully renovated 1984 bayfront tower with 270 oversized residences, ideal for renters and families who want space and country-club-style amenities over new-construction polish. Long-term residents praise the staff and serenity, while recent reviews flag renewal pricing, construction disruption, and pest issues as the main watch-outs.
Amenities
Bayfront saltwater poolFull spa with sauna, steam room, and salt roomTennis and pickleball courtsBasketball courtPutting green and golf practice netYoga deckDog parkCo-working spacesSmart home technology
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.