Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
20%
West Miami
West Miami, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,220
Population
7,425
Renter Mix
54% Rent
A tiny suburb in a convenient locale
Suburban
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Tropical
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Peaceful
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Upscale
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Convenient
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Located about seven miles west of Downtown Miami, West Miami is a small suburb spanning just three-quarters of a square mile. The community is largely residential, offering an array of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a central locale.
West Miami also provides an array of diverse eateries, shops, and markets outside of its residential neighborhoods, mainly along Southwest 8th Street, Southwest 57th Street, and Southwest 67th Street. Renting in West Miami places you within minutes of major amenities like Tropical Park, Venetian Pool, Mall of the Americas, Shops at Merrick Park, the University of Miami, and Miami International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,343
Average: $91,917
Education
2,352
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,892
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Miami has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Miami, FL is $1,755 for a studio, $2,181 for one bedroom, and $2,729 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Miami has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,181/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$4,969/month
1,540 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Miami, FL is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sense of Wonder Nature Center and A.D. Barnes Park
- Gifford Arboretum
- The Barnacle Historic State Park
- The Kampong
- Miami Science Museum - Closed
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.