West Ave Miami Beach Condo Guide

Q: What important items should I look for during due diligence?

HOA financial health, reserve funding, pending litigation, recent inspection reports, building recertification status, and rental policy details. A real estate professional familiar with the area's buildings is highly recommended.

Q: What is the median rent for West Ave neighborhoods?

Median West Avenue rents are approximately $3,170 per month for a 1-bedroom, $4,073 for a 2-bedroom, and $7,949 for a 3-bedroom.

Q: What is the median cost of condos in West Ave Miami?

Median asking prices on West Ave are approximately $459,000 for a 1-bedroom, $1,198,000 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,375,000 for a 3-bedroom.

Q: What schools are in the West Ave area?

South Pointe Elementary School (1050 4th St), a top-rated International Baccalaureate school; Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center (1420 Washington Ave); Nautilus Middle School (925 N Michigan Dr); and Miami Beach Senior High School (2231 Prairie Ave), which offers the Academy of Marine and Environmental Sciences.

Q: What are the parking options in the West Ave area?

If your unit does not include a parking spot, check on-site availability, which varies by building. Garage options include The Shoppes at West Ave at approximately $230 per month or nearby municipal lots at $94 per month with City Garage Permits, which can have a waitlist.

Q: How walkable is the West Ave area?

West Ave scores 94 out of 100 for walkability. Shopping, amenities, parks, and the beach are all within walking distance.

Q: What is public transportation like for getting around the West Ave neighborhoods?

The free South Beach trolley and city buses run along Alton Road and Collins Avenue.

Q: What is the distance to the beach or Downtown?

The beach is a 20-minute walk or a 5 to 10 minute drive. Downtown Miami and Brickell are 20 to 30 minutes by car, and the 101 City Bus runs along Alton Road to Downtown.

West Ave | Miami Beach

West Ave is one of South Beach’s most desirable residential neighborhoods for both buyers and investors. Offering a bayfront setting, a serene, residential feel and access to lifestyle conveniences. This unique area makes Miami Beach livable all year-round. The corridor places residents close to Flamingo Park, Whole Foods, cafés, Canopy Park, South Pointe Elementary, South Pointe Park, the beach and Sunset Harbour. Direct access to the MacArthur Causeway connection to Brickell, Downtown and I-95 makes the location convenient and workable for full-time living, second-home ownership, and long-term rental demand.

West Ave is one of the few South Beach neighborhoods where buyers can compare walkability, bayfront living, and building-specific ownership costs in the same corridor. This guide is designed to help buyers, second-home owners, investors, and current owners evaluate West Ave condos with more context than a simple listing search.

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The Flamingo

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The Waverly

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Monad Terrace

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The Mirador

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The MONDRIAN

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The Floridian

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FIVE PARK

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Bentley Bay

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According to recent MIAMI REALTORS® and Florida Realtors data, South Florida continues to rank among the top destinations for domestic and international migration, with a significant share of buyers coming from New York, California, and Texas.

Miami Beach real estate is hyper-local. Pricing, HOA rules, and lifestyle can vary from one building the next. Each neighborhood has its own personality.

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West Ave Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions

What important items should I look for during due diligence?

HOA financial health

Reserve funding
Pending litigation
Recent inspection reports
Building recertification status
Rental policy details

A real estate professional familiar with the area’s buildings is highly recommended.

What is the median rent for West Ave neighborhoods?

Unit type	West Avenue rent
1-bedroom	~$3,170/mo
2-bedroom	~$4,073/mo
3-bedroom	~$7,949/mo

What is the median cost of condos in West Ave Miami?

Bedroom count	Median asking price
1-bedroom	$459,000
2-bedroom	$1,198,000
3-bedroom	$1,375,000

What schools are in the West Ave area?

Elementary: South Pointe Elementary School (1050 4th St) is a top-rated, International Baccalaureate school in the area, with a strong focus on technology.
K-8: Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center (1420 Washington Ave) is nearby and serves as a local option.
Middle School: Nautilus Middle School (925 N Michigan Dr) covers grades 6-8.
High School: Miami Beach Senior High School (2231 Prairie Ave) offers specialized programs, including the Academy of Marine and Environmental Sciences (AMES).

What are the parking options in the West Ave area?

If your unit does not come with a parking spot, you can check for available parking on-site. These prices vary by building. Parking garage options in the area include:

The Shoppes at West Ave for approx. $230/month or nearby municipal lots for $94/month, which require City Garage Permits. There can be a waitlist for City Garage Permits.

How walkable is the West Ave area?

The Walkability Rating of West Ave is a 94/100. With shopping, amenities, parks, and the beach all within walking distance.

What is public transportation like for getting around the West Ave neighborhoods?

The South Beach trolley (free) and city buses run along Alton Road and Collins Ave.

What is the distance to the beach or Downtown?

You can walk to the beach within 20 minutes or drive/Uber in 5-10 minutes.

You can drive or take an Uber to Downtown Miami/Brickell in 20-30 minutes. The 101 City Bus runs along Alton to Downtown.