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Homestead, FL

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Last stop before the Keys.

Commuter Military Nature Outdoors

Being the southernmost city of the Florida mainland, Homestead apartment renters enjoy easy access to both Miami and the Florida Keys via US 1. Homestead-Miami speedway attracts major crowds for NASCAR and other auto races, and the ArtSouth Artists’ Community gives folks an outlet and resources to indulge their creativity. The natural attractions nearby are worthy of exploration too, with the Everglades to the west and Biscayne Bay to the east. Free trolley service makes it easy to get around the downtown area and serves the local Miami-Dade College branch campus.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Homestead, FL is $842 for a studio, $1,402 for one bedroom, $1,763 for two bedrooms, and $2,066 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Homestead has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,402/month
587 Sq Ft
House
$3,300/month
1,541 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,129/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,759/month
1,245 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

22

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

54

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

Air Base K-8 Center for International Education

Public

Grades PK-8

1,109 Students

10
out of 10

Avocado Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

605 Students

7
out of 10

Leisure City K-8 Center

Public

Grades PK-8

1,013 Students

5
out of 10

Redland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

868 Students

5
out of 10

Redondo Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

500 Students

5
out of 10

Air Base K-8 Center for International Education

Public

Grades PK-8

1,109 Students

10
out of 10

Leisure City K-8 Center

Public

Grades PK-8

1,013 Students

5
out of 10

South Dade Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

1,243 Students

4
out of 10

Coconut Palm K-8 Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,210 Students

4
out of 10

Campbell Drive K-8 Center

Public

Grades PK-8

903 Students

4
out of 10
10
out of 10

School For Advanced Studies Homestead

Public

Grades 11-12

135 Students

10
out of 10
9
out of 10

Homestead Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,020 Students

5
out of 10

South Dade Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,145 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Castellow Hammock Preserve/Nature Center
  • Fruit & Spice Park
  • Monkey Jungle
  • Biscayne National Park
  • Everglades National Park - Royal Palm

Airports

  • Miami 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 2025.