Brickell vs Edgewater
Edgewater is the cheaper of the two: $3,400 a month on average against $3,747 in Brickell, a difference of $347.
Both are tagged Urban, Walkable, and Fitness.
Only Brickell is tagged Nightlife and Professional; only Edgewater is tagged Waterfront, Up & Coming, and Young Professional.
Brickell is highly walkable and Edgewater 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
- Walkable
- Nightlife (not shared)
- Fitness
- 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
Edgewater
Bayfront living, emerging energy.
Average rent
$3,400/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Midtown – Edgewater · Jul 2026
Getting around
Somewhat walkable
Character
- Urban
- Waterfront (not shared)
- Up & Coming (not shared)
- Young Professional (not shared)
- Walkable
- Fitness
Best for
Young professionals, Remote workers, Budget-conscious renters, Fitness enthusiasts
What makes it special
- Margaret Pace Park waterfront recreation
- Direct bay views from many buildings
- Walking distance to Wynwood
- More affordable than Brickell with a similar feel
- Heavy new development with modern amenities
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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.