South Miami vs Kendall
Kendall is the cheaper of the two: $2,543 a month on average against $3,234 in South Miami, a difference of $691.
Both are tagged Family-Friendly, Quiet & Residential, and Suburban.
Only South Miami is tagged Walkable and Foodie; only Kendall is tagged Affordable and Green Space.
South Miami is somewhat walkable and Kendall is car-dependent.
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
- 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
Kendall
Suburban space with city access.
Average rent
$2,543/mo
Average asking rent for market-rate apartments in buildings of 50 or more units.
Source: RentCafe / Yardi Matrix · Kendall Commons · Jul 2026
Getting around
Car recommended
Character
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Residential
- Affordable (not shared)
- Green Space (not shared)
- Suburban
Best for
Families, Budget-conscious renters, Commuters, Nature lovers
What makes it special
- Dadeland Mall — major shopping destination
- Excellent public schools and family resources
- Large apartment inventory with modern amenities
- Parks, nature trails, and green space
- Metrorail access at the Dadeland stations
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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.