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Palmetto Bay, FL

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Located about 14 miles south of Miami, Palmetto Bay is a seaside community that quickly brings to mind sand, surf, and sun. Toss on some flip-flops and sunscreen and you're ready to find an apartment near the beach! Palmetto Bay is home to the sprawling Deering Estate, a 444-acre environmental, historic, and archaeological preserve. The preserve offers tours of historic buildings and natural areas, as well as canoe tours and kayak workshops. The Artist Village is contained in the historic buildings and provides events like the Fall Fine Art Exhibit.

Biscayne Bay, located in the Atlantic Ocean, is directly offshore from Palmetto Bay. Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves protects 67,000 acres -- all under the ocean. The preserve is a popular destination for snorkeling, sailing, diving, canoeing, sculling, kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing. Zoo Miami, home to roughly 2,000 animals, is just west of Palmetto Bay.

When you aren't relaxing beneath a palm tree on the beach, Palmetto Bay is close to two major shopping malls: Southland Mall, which contains a movie theater and a carousel, and The falls, a large outdoor shopping mall with well-known stores. Golfers can spend the afternoon at Palmetto Golf Course or at nearby Briar Bay Golf Course.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Palmetto Bay, FL is $2,051 for a studio, $2,317 for one bedroom, $2,837 for two bedrooms, and $3,802 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palmetto Bay has decreased by -6.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,317/month
742 Sq Ft
House
$7,470/month
2,659 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,928/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,832/month
1,938 Sq Ft
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Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

58

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

Coral Reef Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

740 Students

9
out of 10

Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy Of The Arts

Public

Grades K-5

550 Students

7
out of 10

Southwood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,098 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Deering Estate
  • Bill Sadowski Park
  • Montgomery Botanical Center
  • Zoo Miami
  • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Airports

  • Miami International
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

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