Brickell vs The Roads
The Roads is the cheaper of the two: $2,521 a month on average against $3,747 in Brickell, a difference of $1,226.
Both are tagged Walkable.
Only Brickell is tagged Urban, Nightlife, Fitness, and Professional; only The Roads is tagged Quiet & Residential, Historic, Green Space, and Family-Friendly.
Brickell is highly walkable and The Roads 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
- 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
The Roads
Brickell-adjacent, and nothing like it.
Average rent
$2,521/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · The Roads · Jul 2026
Getting around
Somewhat walkable
Character
- Quiet & Residential (not shared)
- Historic (not shared)
- Green Space (not shared)
- Walkable
- Family-Friendly (not shared)
Best for
Couples, Families, Professionals, Nature lovers
What makes it special
- 1920s Mediterranean Revival architecture
- Diagonal, tree-canopied streets
- Walk or bike to Brickell in ten minutes
- Genuinely quiet, remarkably central
- Simpson Park's slice of original Miami hammock
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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.