A canal runs through Cutler Bay giving many residents access to waterfront property.
Cutler Bay is a dense residential area.
The streets of Cutler Bay are lined with beautiful trees.
Blue Heron Park has a great view of the lakes surrounding Cutler Bay, Florida.
Lakes By The Bay is a gorgeous HOA community with lakeside views in Cutler Bay.

Cutler Bay, FL

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,693

Population

40,920

Renter Mix

30% Rent

Enjoy a comfortable distance from Miami and the Keys in this relaxed community.

Affordable Coastal Commuter

Tucked along the southern edge of Biscayne Bay, Cutler Bay sits about 45 minutes from downtown Miami, giving residents a quieter pace without losing access to South Florida’s bigger draws. The town’s shoreline is lined with lush mangroves, while US-1 serves as a straight shot north toward Miami or south toward Key Largo. Southland Mall and the South Dade Shopping Center cover everyday errands, and the surrounding streets feel more laid-back than the metro bustle just up the highway.

The rental landscape here leans toward spacious townhomes and low-rise apartment communities, offering more square footage than you’d typically find closer to the city. Options range from garden-style units to larger multi-bedroom floor plans well-suited for those who want room to breathe. Incorporated as a town only in 2005, Cutler Bay is one of Miami-Dade County’s younger municipalities, yet the land itself holds deep history — fossil records of mammoths and saber-toothed tigers have been uncovered at the nearby Cutler Fossil Site, alongside archaeological evidence of Native American habitation dating back 10,000 years.

Explore the City

The streets of Cutler Bay are lined with beautiful trees.

Blue Heron Park has a great view of the lakes surrounding Cutler Bay, Florida.

Lakes By The Bay is a gorgeous HOA community with lakeside views in Cutler Bay.

Park your boat at Black Point Park & Marina while living in Cutler Bay, FL.

Black Point Park & Marina in Cutler Bay offers stunning vistas and plenty of space for residents to dock their boats and yachts.

Southland Mall in Cutler Bay is a fun place for residents to shop and dine on the weekend.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$76,460

Average: $94,091

Education

10,846

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

21,923

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

45-54 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

17%

Housing Distribution

Cutler Bay has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Cutler Bay, FL is $1,290 for a studio, $1,693 for one bedroom, $2,100 for two bedrooms, and $2,418 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cutler Bay has increased by 4.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,693/month
610 Sq Ft
House
$4,668/month
1,972 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,995/month
889 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,719/month
1,318 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Cutler Bay, FL

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Mater Academy Bay Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

934 Students

Gulfstream Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

530 Students

Bel-Aire Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

290 Students

Cutler Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

391 Students

Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

632 Students

Mater Academy Bay Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

588 Students

Cutler Bay Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

884 Students

Boystown

Public

Grades PK-12

20 Students

Cutler Bay Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

604 Students

Mater High South

Public

Grades 9-12

440 Students

Boystown

Public

Grades PK-12

20 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bill Sadowski Park
  • Deering Estate
  • Larry and Penny Thompson Park
  • Zoo Miami
  • Castellow Hammock Preserve/Nature Center

Airports

  • Miami International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.