A canal runs through Miami Springs.
Easy access to the highways in Miami Springs makes driving to the airport a breeze.
Miami International Airport is a short drive from Miami Springs.
Circle Park features a gazebo and entertainment space for gatherings.
The Miami Springs Golf and Country Club is a popular spot for residents.

Miami Springs, FL

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,253

Population

12,417

Renter Mix

38% Rent

Taste small-town flavor in the heart of it all

Suburban Close-Knit Convenient

Tucked just north of Miami International Airport, Miami Springs carries a piece of aviation history in its streets. The city was founded in the 1920s by Glenn Hammond Curtiss, known as "The Father of Naval Aviation," and was originally designed as a planned community called Country Club Estates. That thoughtful origin still shows today in the Pueblo Revival architecture that lines its residential blocks, giving the city a look unlike almost anywhere else in South Florida.

Life here moves at a pace that feels removed from the surrounding metro, even though Downtown Miami, Brickell, and Wynwood are all within ten miles. The tree-lined streets of historic Westward Drive anchor the city's social core, where local shops and eateries sit alongside professional offices. Miami Dade College operates nearby campuses, and the Miami Springs Golf and Country Club adds a recreational anchor to the community.

The rental landscape reflects the city's residential character, with low-rise apartment communities, single-family rentals, and garden-style units making up most of the housing stock. Larger high-rise towers are not typical here, which gives the area a quieter, more settled atmosphere compared to denser Miami neighborhoods nearby.

Explore the City

Miami International Airport is a short drive from Miami Springs.

Circle Park features a gazebo and entertainment space for gatherings.

The Miami Springs Golf and Country Club is a popular spot for residents.

The Osceola Apartment Hotel is a historic hotel in Miami Springs.

Miami Springs is just a short drive from the action of the city.

Miami Springs parks invite residents to enjoy outdoor activities.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$75,683

Average: $99,368

Education

4,383

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,764

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

46 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Miami Springs has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Miami Springs, FL is $1,222 for a studio, $1,253 for one bedroom, $2,053 for two bedrooms, and $3,402 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Miami Springs has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,253/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$4,400/month
1,466 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,247/month
878 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Springview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

266 Students

Miami Springs Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

349 Students

Miami Springs Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

583 Students

Miami Springs Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,073 Students

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Miami Children's Museum
  • Miami Science Museum - Closed
  • Sense of Wonder Nature Center and A.D. Barnes Park
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
  • Gifford Arboretum

Airports

  • Miami International
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

Top Apartments in Miami Springs

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Living in Miami Springs

History

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Miami Springs emerged in the 1920s as a planned aviation community developed by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss. The city's distinctive architecture reflects Curtiss's vision, with Pueblo Revival and Mission-style buildings featuring white stucco walls, flat roofs, and rounded edges throughout the residential streets. Many of these original structures remain well-preserved today, creating a cohesive streetscape that feels like stepping back into Florida's early development era.

The Curtis Mansion, now operating as a cultural center, serves as a reminder of the city's founding legacy and hosts community events. The compact downtown area retains its vintage charm with mid-century storefronts and tree-lined streets. Living here means walking past the same architectural styles that defined the city nearly a century ago, with historic homes converted into cafes and shops that honor Miami Springs' aviation heritage and planned community roots.

Parks

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Miami Springs offers residents a pleasant mix of green spaces and outdoor recreation. The city's centerpiece is the Miami Springs Golf & Country Club, set along tree-lined fairways and a scenic lakefront. Nearby, the C-6 Canal Trail provides a peaceful path for walking, jogging, and cycling. Residents can also take advantage of proximity to Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, just minutes away, which features fishing lakes, picnic areas, a bike motocross track, and a petting zoo. For broader nature escapes, Everglades National Park is roughly 45 minutes south, offering world-class hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing amid one of the country's most iconic ecosystems.

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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.