Aventura vs Sunny Isles Beach
Aventura is the cheaper of the two: $2,744 a month on average against $2,762 in Sunny Isles Beach, a difference of $18.
Both are tagged Upscale and Waterfront.
Only Aventura is tagged Family-Friendly, Professional, and Suburban; only Sunny Isles Beach is tagged Beach Life, Quiet & Residential, and Iconic.
Both are somewhat walkable.
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
- Waterfront
- Family-Friendly (not shared)
- Professional (not shared)
- Suburban (not shared)
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
Sunny Isles Beach
Glass towers, straight onto the sand.
Average rent
$2,762/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units. Average unit: 990 sq ft.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Sunny Isles Beach · Jul 2026
Getting around
Somewhat walkable
Character
- Beach Life (not shared)
- Upscale
- Waterfront
- Quiet & Residential (not shared)
- Iconic (not shared)
Best for
Couples, Professionals, Beach lovers, Families
What makes it special
- Beachfront high-rises with direct ocean access
- Newport Fishing Pier
- Heliconia and Gwen Margolis parks
- Genuinely quiet compared to South Beach
- Twenty minutes to both Miami and Fort Lauderdale
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Sourced and dated. Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units. Each figure names the area it describes, which is sometimes wider than the neighborhood. Walkability, vibes, best-for, highlights, and descriptions are Move to Miami's editorial judgment, not measurements. There is no crime, school, or commute data here.