Kendall

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Kendall, FL

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This vibrant Miami suburb is one of the region’s hottest shopping destinations

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Located in Miami-Dade County, Kendall offers a comfortable suburban setting just 14 miles southwest of downtown Miami. The area centers around two major shopping destinations: Dadeland Mall and The Falls shopping center, providing residents with extensive retail options. Nature lovers will find respite at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, which offers walking trails and recreational facilities amid native Florida vegetation. Housing options include both apartment communities and single-family homes, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,691 per month.

Transportation in Kendall is convenient, with Metrorail stations at Dadeland North and Dadeland South providing direct access to downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. The neighborhood houses Miami-Dade College's Kendall Campus and several public and private schools. Originally purchased by the Florida Land and Mortgage Company in 1883, Kendall - named after director Henry John Broughton Kendall - has grown into an established community that provides easy access to South Florida's attractions while maintaining its suburban character.

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Montgomery Botanical Center
  • Deering Estate
  • Sense of Wonder Nature Center and A.D. Barnes Park
  • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
  • Bill Sadowski Park

Airports

  • Miami International
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood 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 November 2025.