Westchester

Miami, FL

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Westchester - Miami, FL

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A beloved Miami suburb

Suburban Tropical Diverse Vibrant Welcoming Peaceful Convenient

Nestled about 11 miles southwest of Downtown Miami, Westchester is a beloved suburb teeming with personality. Westchester boasts a broad range of delectable restaurants serving up everything from authentic Asian cuisine to diverse Latin fare and more.

Westchester is also home to tranquil, palm-tree-lined residential streets featuring an array of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent at varying price points. The community claims Santa’s Enchanted Forest — the world’s largest holiday theme park — as its own, providing thrill rides and games from October to January at Tropical Park every year.

Westchester’s central locale is part of its allure, offering quick access to Miami’s premier educational institutions, Florida International University and the University of Miami, in addition to retail destinations like Dadeland Mall, Dolphin Mall, and Miami International Mall. Commuting from Westchester is a breeze with direct access to the Palmetto Expressway.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Westchester is $1,527 for one bedroom, and $1,977 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westchester has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 635 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,527/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 895 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,977/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

78

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

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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