Thinking of relocating to be closer to the ocean

[DustinH899]

I am thinking of relocating to Miami to start a new life. I miss living close to the ocean. With Miami being such a lively city it would be perfect for me. does anybody know of a good areas of Miami to live in near or close to the Beach?

[Gus]

HI DusitnH,

Miami Beach and South Beach are really the only beach communities in Miami. Rental prices for a 1-bedroom apartment start at around $900 a month.

Have you visited Miami before?

Where do you live now?

[DustinH899]

I just got back from visiting Miami a week ago. I currently live in Cleveland. It's a nice out here but not a huge fan of the weather. Is there any cheaper apartments in Downtown Miami but close to public transportation?

[Doug]

You don't want to live in downtown Miami. It's not so nice at night. I would definitely look on South Beach if you're just starting out. There is a great deal of rental housing there, so the competition keeps the prices fairly in check, despite the area's popularity.

[Gus]

Dustin, from what I've head, the prices in Downtown and Brickell are a little more expensive than South Beach. I know this might sound strange. The logical assumption is that apartments closer to the ocean would be more expensive, but that not always the case in Miami.

And when I said $900 for a 1 bedroom apartment, it's probably closer to $1,000, unless you have a lot of time to search, or get lucky.

[Jess]

Living further up from Miami Beach, such as Sunny Isles or Surfside will find you cheaper apartments, and you are still right by the ocean.

[dylan]

Jess is right I have spent some time in Sunny Isles and you get plenty beach time, things are cheaper, but you give up a little bit of the night life. If you are looking for For beach that is your best bet as far as getting a good deal. But if you can afford it I would say South Beach, I love it there but I am not a fan of 900-1200 being considered bargain rent. lol

[Ingrid]

Hey Dustin,

I say if your objective is to be by the ocean, try to find a place on the beach (further up north for cheaper rent as Jess suggested). Then, whenever you feel like going to the beach you just step out of your apartment, walk a couple blocks, and you'll be there in a heartbeat. Even if you lived all the way on the other side of Ocean Drive, like West Ave, you could still walk or get yourself a bicycle and bike there. Or a scooter is not a bad idea for living on the beach.

That's the lifestyle, that's the charm. No hassle with commuting via public transportation and/or traffic trying to make your way over to the beach. That can get old really quickly.