Student Housing and Student Apartments in Miami, FL

Looking for student housing in Miami? University of Miami students rent student apartments in Coral Gables, South Miami and along US-1 near Metrorail, while FIU students look for apartments near FIU in Sweetwater, Westchester, Doral and Kendall. Miami Dade College has campuses across the county, from Wynwood and downtown to Kendall and Hialeah.

Snestico shows today's student apartments in Miami from Realtor.com and Redfin, from studios to three-bedrooms, with median rent by size, a fair-price check on every listing and the drive, walk or bike time to your campus. Open any home for every photo, nearby schools and what it costs split with roommates.

Rents in Miami are high for a student budget, so sharing a two- or three-bedroom with a compatible roommate is the most common way to keep costs down. Snestico matches roommates by schedule, cleanliness and budget.

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Student Housing in Miami

Apartments near the University of Miami

University of Miami students rent in Coral Gables and South Miami, many within biking distance of campus or near the University and South Miami Metrorail stations. Further out, students share homes in Westchester and Kendall and drive or take Metrorail in.

Apartments near FIU

FIU's main campus sits between Sweetwater, Westchester and Doral, and apartments near FIU in Sweetwater are walkable to class. Students at the Biscayne Bay campus look in North Miami and North Miami Beach. Most FIU students drive, so check parking and the commute before you sign.

Downtown campuses and cheap student housing in Miami

Miami Dade College's Wolfson campus is downtown, so students there look in Little Havana, Overtown and along the Metromover. For cheap student housing in Miami, share a three-bedroom in Kendall or Westchester, and budget for summer electricity, since air conditioning runs most of the year.

Homes for Rent in Miami Right Now

Live homes for rent in Miami right now, with photos and prices. Open one for every photo, nearby schools and what it costs to split with roommates.

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Where Students Live in Miami

Next to the University of Miami, bikeable to campus

Metrorail to UM, shops and cafes

Walkable to FIU main campus

Larger shared homes, suburban feel

Universities Near Miami

University of Miami (Coral Gables)

Approximately 7 miles away

Florida International University (FIU)

Approximately 12 miles away

Miami Dade College (Wolfson Campus)

Approximately 0.5 miles away

FIU Biscayne Bay Campus

Approximately 14 miles away

Barry University

Approximately 9 miles away

St. Thomas University

Approximately 16 miles away

Student Tip: Use Snestico's proximity filter to find housing within walking or biking distance to your campus. Our AI considers commute times and public transit routes.

Housing Options in Miami

What homes rent for in Miami right now, by size.

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Common questions

Where do students live in Miami?

Coral Gables and South Miami near the University of Miami, and Sweetwater and Westchester near FIU, with Metrorail helping some commutes.

How do I compare commutes?

Set your campus as your commute and Snestico shows the drive, walk or bike time from every home.

Can I find roommates in Miami?

Yes. Snestico matches students by habits and budget, and on any rental "Find a roommate for this place" finds people to share it.

Where can I find apartments near FIU?

Sweetwater, Westchester, Doral and Kendall are close to FIU's main campus. Set FIU as your commute to compare homes by the real trip.

Are there apartments near the University of Miami?

Yes. Coral Gables and South Miami are closest, with Metrorail stops along US-1 for students who live a little further out.