Coconut Grove vs Coral Gables
Coconut Grove is the cheaper of the two: $2,398 a month on average against $4,127 in Coral Gables, a difference of $1,729.
Both are tagged Quiet & Residential, Family-Friendly, and Green Space.
Only Coconut Grove is tagged Arts & Culture and Outdoor; only Coral Gables is tagged Upscale and Historic.
Both are somewhat walkable.
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
- Family-Friendly
- Arts & Culture (not shared)
- Outdoor (not shared)
- Green Space
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
Coral Gables
Mediterranean elegance, tree-lined permanence.
Average rent
$4,127/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units. Average unit: 970 sq ft.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Coral Gables · Jul 2026
Getting around
Somewhat walkable
Character
- Quiet & Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Upscale (not shared)
- Green Space
- Historic (not shared)
Best for
Families, Professionals, Couples, Nature lovers
What makes it special
- Miracle Mile shopping and dining district
- Venetian Pool — a spring-fed public pool from 1924
- University of Miami campus and cultural events
- The Biltmore Hotel and golf course
- Excellent public and private schools
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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.