Cutler Bay

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Cutler Bay, FL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,748

Population

40,920

Renter Mix

30% Rent

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

Affordable Coastal Commuter Suburb

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.

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cutler Bay, FL is $1,303 for a studio, $1,748 for one bedroom, $2,094 for two bedrooms, and $2,563 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cutler Bay has increased by 7.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,748/month
610 Sq Ft
House
$4,116/month
1,772 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,965/month
862 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,758/month
1,309 Sq Ft
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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

962 Students

Gulfstream Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

603 Students

Bel-Aire Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

319 Students

Cutler Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

396 Students

Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

643 Students

Mater Academy Bay Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

451 Students

Cutler Bay Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,031 Students

Boystown

Public

Grades PK-12

8 Students

Cutler Bay Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

572 Students

Mater High South

Public

Grades 9-12

316 Students

Boystown

Public

Grades PK-12

8 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 February 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.