Brickell vs Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is the cheaper of the two: $2,398 a month on average against $3,747 in Brickell, a difference of $1,349.
Only Brickell is tagged Urban, Walkable, Nightlife, Fitness, and Professional; only Coconut Grove is tagged Quiet & Residential, Family-Friendly, Arts & Culture, Outdoor, and Green Space.
Brickell is highly walkable and Coconut Grove is somewhat walkable.
Brickell
Miami's financial core, elevated.
Average rent
$3,747/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Brickell · Jul 2026
Getting around
Highly walkable
Character
- Urban (not shared)
- Walkable (not shared)
- Nightlife (not shared)
- Fitness (not shared)
- Professional (not shared)
Best for
Professionals, Commuters, Urban lifestyle seekers, Couples
What makes it special
- Brickell City Centre — upscale shopping and dining
- Mary Brickell Village restaurant strip
- Free Metromover public transit
- Top-tier fitness studios and gyms
- Waterfront parks along Biscayne Bay
Coconut Grove
Lush, relaxed, and deeply rooted.
Average rent
$2,398/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Southwest Coconut Grove · Jul 2026
Getting around
Somewhat walkable
Character
- Quiet & Residential (not shared)
- Family-Friendly (not shared)
- Arts & Culture (not shared)
- Outdoor (not shared)
- Green Space (not shared)
Best for
Families, Remote workers, Nature lovers, Couples
What makes it special
- Peacock Park and bayfront green space
- CocoWalk shopping and dining village
- Sailing and watersports culture
- Top-rated public and private schools nearby
- Weekly farmers market
Still deciding between Brickell and Coconut Grove?
The quiz scores both, and 30 other neighborhoods, against how you live. About ninety seconds.
Take the quiz →Other comparisons
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.