North Miami vs North Miami Beach
North Miami is the cheaper of the two: $2,421 a month on average against $2,596 in North Miami Beach, a difference of $175.
Both are tagged Affordable and Community.
Only North Miami is tagged Outdoor, Green Space, and Up & Coming; only North Miami Beach is tagged Suburban, Foodie, and Family-Friendly.
Both are car-dependent.
North Miami
Value, the bay, and a very good museum.
Average rent
$2,421/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units. Average unit: 861 sq ft.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · North Miami · Jul 2026
Getting around
Car recommended
Character
- Affordable
- Community
- Outdoor (not shared)
- Green Space (not shared)
- Up & Coming (not shared)
Best for
Budget-conscious renters, Nature lovers, Families, Young professionals
What makes it special
- Oleta River State Park — 15 miles of mountain bike trails
- MOCA North Miami
- FIU Biscayne Bay campus
- Strong Haitian and Caribbean food scene
- Well below the county average rent
North Miami Beach
Not the beach, but close — and half the price.
Average rent
$2,596/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units. Average unit: 967 sq ft.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · North Miami Beach · Jul 2026
Getting around
Car recommended
Character
- Affordable
- Community
- Suburban (not shared)
- Foodie (not shared)
- Family-Friendly (not shared)
Best for
Budget-conscious renters, Families, Commuters, Young professionals
What makes it special
- Ten minutes from the actual beach
- The Ancient Spanish Monastery
- Greynolds Park and its golf course
- One of the most diverse food scenes in the county
- Aventura Mall without Aventura rent
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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.