Ocean 88
1-3 BR · $3,000-$8,000
✓ Every unit includes a private balcony, a consistent feature across the building
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Surfside rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Surfside, FL
6 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Surfside is a one-square-mile oceanfront town wedged between Bal Harbour and Miami Beach, and its rental housing stock is almost entirely individually-owned condominium units within mid-rise and high-rise towers along Collins Avenue rather than traditional, centrally managed apartment complexes. Renters should expect to work with individual unit owners or their listing agents, and to see real variation in finishes and furnishings from one unit to the next even within the same building.
As of mid-2026, average rent for a one-bedroom unit in Surfside runs around $3,500/month, with studios starting closer to $1,700-$2,000 and larger 2-4 bedroom units climbing well into the five-figure range for the most premium oceanfront residences.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
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| Ocean 88 | 1-3 BR | $3,000-$8,000 | 1994 | |
| Ocean 91 | 1 BR | $2,100-$2,250 | 1996 | |
| Surfside Palms | 1-3 BR | $2,175-$5,000 | 2000 | |
| The Carlisle On The Ocean | 1-2 BR | $2,590-$4,700 | 1965 | |
| The Manatee | 1-2 BR | $2,725-$5,900 | 1974 | |
| Waverly at Surfside Beach | 2 BR | $3,400-$10,000 | 2003 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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Ocean 91
1 BR · $2,100-$2,250
✓ Among the more accessible entry-level price points directly on Collins Avenue
✕ Smaller building means less common space and potentially less resident turnover to draw on for availability
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Surfside Palms
1-3 BR · $2,175-$5,000
✓ Lower-rise, 5-story Mediterranean-style design feels less towering and more intimate than the 11-12 story buildings nearby
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The Carlisle On The Ocean
1-2 BR · $2,590-$4,700
✓ Sits directly on the beach with a full-time lobby attendant, unusual security for a mid-century building
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The Manatee
1-2 BR · $2,725-$5,900
✓ Direct beach access with a large pool area right off the sand
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Waverly at Surfside Beach
2 BR · $3,400-$10,000
✓ Fullest amenity package of the Collins Ave towers researched here — clubhouse, spa, volleyball court, and a game room in addition to the pool and gym
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Florida renter essentials
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.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs 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.
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