Palmetto Bay South

Miami, FL

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Palmetto Bay South - Miami, FL Area Guide

A charming neighborhood off the shore of the Biscayne Bay

Bayfront Great Location Charming Beach Family-Friendly

Nestled off the shore of the Biscayne Bay just minutes south of Downtown Miami, Palmetto Bay South is a neighborhood located between Southwest 184th Street and Southwest 152nd Street. This densely populated area offers quality schools, a welcoming atmosphere, and access to pristine beaches. Hikers can travel through the wetlands on trails like Chinese Bridge Trail, and families enjoy historical attractions like Deering Estate and community parks farther inland. Everything from seafood to international cuisine is served at eateries along Highway 1. Thanks to all its great amenities, Palmetto Bay South is consistently growing. Modern apartments and houses for rent in a variety of styles dot the neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Palmetto Bay South is $1,881 for a studio, $2,187 for one bedroom, $2,834 for two bedrooms, and $3,730 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palmetto Bay South has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 627 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,881/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 723 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,187/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,069 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,834/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,327 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,730/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Deering Estate
  • Bill Sadowski Park
  • Zoo Miami
  • Montgomery Botanical Center
  • 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 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.