Coral Gables vs South Miami
South Miami is the cheaper of the two: $3,234 a month on average against $4,127 in Coral Gables, a difference of $893.
Both are tagged Quiet & Residential and Family-Friendly.
Only Coral Gables is tagged Upscale, Green Space, and Historic; only South Miami is tagged Walkable, Suburban, and Foodie.
Both are somewhat walkable.
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 (not shared)
- 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
South Miami
A downtown you can walk, and schools you don't worry about.
Average rent
$3,234/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units. Average unit: 871 sq ft.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · South Miami · Jul 2026
Getting around
Somewhat walkable
Character
- Family-Friendly
- Walkable (not shared)
- Quiet & Residential
- Suburban (not shared)
- Foodie (not shared)
Best for
Families, Professionals, Commuters, Couples
What makes it special
- Walkable Sunset Drive downtown
- Metrorail station — no car needed to reach the city
- Top-rated public schools
- Shops at Sunset Place
- Minutes from Coral Gables and the Grove
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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.