Aventura vs North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach is the cheaper of the two: $2,596 a month on average against $2,744 in Aventura, a difference of $148.
Both are tagged Family-Friendly and Suburban.
Only Aventura is tagged Upscale, Waterfront, and Professional; only North Miami Beach is tagged Affordable, Community, and Foodie.
Aventura is somewhat walkable and North Miami Beach is car-dependent.
Aventura
Towers, the mall, and the Intracoastal.
Average rent
$2,744/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units. Average unit: 1,052 sq ft.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Aventura · Jul 2026
Getting around
Somewhat walkable
Character
- Upscale (not shared)
- Waterfront (not shared)
- Family-Friendly
- Professional (not shared)
- Suburban
Best for
Families, Professionals, Couples, Commuters
What makes it special
- Aventura Mall — the largest in Florida
- Intracoastal waterfront and marinas
- Aventura Waterways K-8, one of the county's best
- Brightline station to Miami and Fort Lauderdale
- Three miles of walking trails around the golf course
North Miami Beach
Not the beach, but close — and half the price.
Average rent
$2,596/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units. Average unit: 967 sq ft.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · North Miami Beach · Jul 2026
Getting around
Car recommended
Character
- Affordable (not shared)
- Community (not shared)
- Suburban
- Foodie (not shared)
- Family-Friendly
Best for
Budget-conscious renters, Families, Commuters, Young professionals
What makes it special
- Ten minutes from the actual beach
- The Ancient Spanish Monastery
- Greynolds Park and its golf course
- One of the most diverse food scenes in the county
- Aventura Mall without Aventura rent
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