Hialeah vs Miami Lakes
Hialeah is the cheaper of the two: $2,201 a month on average against $2,360 in Miami Lakes, a difference of $159.
Both are tagged Community and Family-Friendly.
Only Hialeah is tagged Affordable, Foodie, and Historic; only Miami Lakes is tagged Suburban, Quiet & Residential, and Green Space.
Both are car-dependent.
Hialeah
The most Cuban city in America.
Average rent
$2,201/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units. Average unit: 868 sq ft.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Hialeah · Jul 2026
Getting around
Car recommended
Character
- Affordable (not shared)
- Community
- Foodie (not shared)
- Family-Friendly
- Historic (not shared)
Best for
Budget-conscious renters, Families, Culture lovers, Commuters
What makes it special
- Hialeah Park Racing and its flamingos
- Ventanitas, bakeries, and Cuban food everywhere
- Among the most affordable rents in the county
- Metrorail connections to Downtown
- Leah Arts District's growing studio scene
Miami Lakes
A planned town that actually worked.
Average rent
$2,360/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units. Average unit: 968 sq ft.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Miami Lakes · Jul 2026
Getting around
Car recommended
Character
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban (not shared)
- Quiet & Residential (not shared)
- Green Space (not shared)
- Community
Best for
Families, Commuters, Professionals, Nature lovers
What makes it special
- Main Street — a genuinely walkable town center
- Twenty-three lakes and a hundred miles of sidewalk
- Strong public and charter schools
- Royal Oaks Park and the golf course
- Easy access to the Palmetto Expressway
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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.