Design District vs Little Haiti
Little Haiti is the cheaper of the two: $1,558 a month on average against $3,468 in Design District, a difference of $1,910.
Both are tagged Arts & Culture and Creative.
Only Design District is tagged Upscale, Foodie, and Walkable; only Little Haiti is tagged Community, Affordable, and Up & Coming.
Design District is highly walkable and Little Haiti is car-dependent.
Design District
Luxury, design, and open-air ambition.
Average rent
$3,468/mo
No rent figure is published for the Design District. This is neighboring Wynwood's average, shown as a proxy.
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Wynwood · Jul 2026
Getting around
Highly walkable
Character
- Arts & Culture
- Upscale (not shared)
- Foodie (not shared)
- Creative
- Walkable (not shared)
Best for
Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Couples, Artists
What makes it special
- Luxury flagship stores — Louis Vuitton, Dior, Prada
- Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Miami
- World-class dining — Michael's Genuine, Mandolin
- Art Basel satellite galleries and installations
- Public art throughout the streets and plazas
Little Haiti
Creative grit, Caribbean heart.
Average rent
$1,558/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Little Haiti · Jul 2026
Getting around
Car recommended
Character
- Arts & Culture
- Community (not shared)
- Affordable (not shared)
- Creative
- Up & Coming (not shared)
Best for
Artists, Budget-conscious renters, Entrepreneurs, Young professionals
What makes it special
- Little Haiti Cultural Complex
- Caribbean Marketplace
- Emerging gallery and studio scene
- Authentic Haitian and Caribbean cuisine
- The lowest average rent in the city proper
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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.