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Finding an Apartment in MiamiMiami, Florida is one of those hot spots that attracts the "hip" crowds and lots of people who love to live there. Rents are fairly high compared to other areas of Florida, but you can still get a reasonably priced 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom apartment close to downtown. If you are looking to stay right on the beaches of North Miami Beach or South Beach your rent will be much higher. Finding an apartment is not easy as inventory is tight in the Miami region. Now that no one is buying houses, the crowds are flocking to the available apartment units in the best places. Water or city views are hard to come by and penthouse units are sold out. Start your search online at Rent.com or Apartments.com to get an idea of prices and availability in the area you desire. Make sure you have driven by the complex before you waste your time actually looking at it. Also, get on the phone and call the property or apartment manager to get answers to basic questions like - are pets ok, what size are the bedrooms and baths, is there a fitness center or pool on site, private parking places, deposits, and floor plans. An apartment checklist is the way to go so you can quickly weed out the places less desirable and focus only on those that offer what you want. Craigslist.org is another excellent site that caters more to the local market and has a wide selection of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom units as well as subleases in their listings. We have also provided several websites for apartment complexes and buildings in the Miami metro area down below. They will take you directly to the complex website where the information is probably more up to date than on the generic "apartment finder" sites you come across.
The cost of living is high in the Miami area, and 1 BR apartments will normally set you back $1100 or more per month. Below are listings for some Miami Apartment Rentals.
Apartment Inspection Checklist - take this on your walkthrus and jot down notes. Avoid Renters Remorse: parking, noise, etc. Check this list. Rules for Renting a Condo: Condos are a little different.. Your Credit Report: What is shows, what to look for. Other nearby cities to include in your search are: South Beach, Biscayne Gardens, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coral Gables, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Worth, Miami Beach, Miami Shores, North Miami Beach, Palm Beach.
Buying a Home in Miami: Real Estate Brokers and AgentsWhen looking for a home, whether for a corporate relocation or just moving across town, it always helps to begin with MLS listings to get an idea of what is on the market and what your $$ can buy. Start with MLS Listings. Then find a real estate agent you trust and are comfortable with. Coldwell Banker Residential (305-604-8000) serves the entire Miami Metro region, aiding in finding a home or planning a relocation. Miami Real Estate Co. is another well-trusted local name (305-667-0140). Drew Cashmere covers the entire area as well. Get information on neighborhoods, schools, property taxes, etc. Check out the tools below:
School Reports: Find out school rankings and scores.
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