Florida International University

Miami, FL

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Florida International University Modesto Maidique Campus - Miami, FL

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

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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!

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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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Miami, FL is $2,062 for a studio, $2,159 for one bedroom, $2,742 for two bedrooms, and $3,618 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Miami has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 501 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,062/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 693 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,159/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 986 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,742/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,236 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,618/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

71

Very Walkable

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

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Some Transit

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

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Bikeable

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

Schools

Sunset Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,196 Students

10
out of 10

Pinecrest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

945 Students

10
out of 10

Ethel Koger Beckham Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

838 Students

10
out of 10

I Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

797 Students

10
out of 10

Calusa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

770 Students

10
out of 10

Zelda Glazer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,788 Students

10
out of 10

Herbert A. Ammons Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,005 Students

10
out of 10

Ethel Koger Beckham Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

838 Students

10
out of 10

I Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

797 Students

10
out of 10

Ada Merritt K-8 Center

Public

Grades PK-8

747 Students

10
out of 10

Zelda Glazer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,788 Students

10
out of 10

Terra Environmental Research Institute

Public

Grades 9-12

1,619 Students

10
out of 10

I Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

797 Students

10
out of 10

Design & Architecture Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

489 Students

10
out of 10

Young Womens Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

350 Students

10
out of 10

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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