Ojus Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews
2 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026
Ojus is a small, dense unincorporated community squeezed between Aventura, North Miami Beach, and Ives Estates in northeast Miami-Dade County. Its rental housing is dominated by older 1960s-70s condo buildings along the NE Miami Gardens Drive corridor in the historic Sky Lake area, distinct from the newer luxury towers marketed under the Aventura name just across the border.
As of mid-2026, genuine Ojus-area condo rentals along Miami Gardens Drive run roughly $1,600-$2,600 for 2-bedroom units — well below the $2,700+ average commonly quoted for the broader area, which is skewed upward by Aventura high-rises that fall outside Ojus's actual boundary.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Moorings Waterfront Condo | 2 BR | $1,590-$2,000 | — | |
| Sky Lake Gardens | Sky Lake | 2 BR + den | $1,900-$2,600 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
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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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