Florida International University

Miami, FL

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Florida International University Modesto Maidique Campus - Miami, FL

Area Guide

So close to the ocean, you can head to South Beach after class

FIU Panthers Diverse Arts Urban Nightlife Beach

FIU is one of the biggest colleges in the country by student population, so you’ll be sharing the campus with over 55,000 of your peers, representing dozens of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. The campus is gigantic, so you’ll probably end up taking the Panther Mover to get around if you don’t have a bike.

With downtown Miami just a short drive down 8th street, students are never short of things to do: The nightlife is wild, the food is unbelievable, and the beach is practically right next door. The area closer to campus is a little more subdued, but you can still enjoy a pint at Bululu, grab a late-night empanada at Los Perros, or chill after class at SpecialTea Lounge without having to go far.

All in all, FIU more than earns its reputation as both a world-class research university and a fun place to further your education. Just be careful not to step on the university seal at the Graham Center—it’s bad luck!

Explore the College

Students can bike to school

The Miami skyline at night

FIU students enjoy studying in the Miami sun

Spend afternoons on South Beach

Brightly-painted lifeguard station

Spend time beachcombing between classes

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Miami, FL is $2,079 for a studio, $2,197 for one bedroom, $2,757 for two bedrooms, and $3,512 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Miami has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 495 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,079/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 688 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,197/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 982 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,757/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,263 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,512/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

40

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

59

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,042 Students

Coral Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

915 Students

Calusa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

770 Students

Kendale Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

693 Students

Palmetto Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

666 Students

Herbert A. Ammons Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,005 Students

Coral Reef Senior High School

Public

Grades 8-12

3,243 Students

Zelda Glazer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,788 Students

Winston Park K-8 Center

Public

Grades PK-8

1,204 Students

Arvida Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,024 Students

Terra Environmental Research Institute

Public

Grades 9-12

1,619 Students

School For Advanced Studies - South

Public

Grades 11-12

284 Students

School For Advanced Studies North

Public

Grades 11-12

132 Students

School For Advanced Studies-Wolfson

Public

Grades 11-12

129 Students

Coral Reef Senior High School

Public

Grades 8-12

3,243 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sense of Wonder Nature Center and A.D. Barnes Park
  • Gifford Arboretum
  • The Kampong
  • The Barnacle Historic State Park
  • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

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.