FIU Off-Campus Housing: Apartments Near FIU (2026)

Regular rental buildings near FIU's Maidique and Biscayne Bay campuses: distance, transit and October 2026 starting rents. No student-only housing.

The closest purpose-built rental building to FIU's Modesto A. Maidique Campus in our catalog is Paraiso at Fountain Square, on W Flagler St about 1.4 miles from the center of campus, with one-bedrooms from $2,589 base rent on October 13, 2026. Most other options sit 3.8 to 5 miles away, in Doral and along the Ludlam Trail.

This guide covers the Maidique Campus (MMC) at 11200 SW 8th St and the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) at 3000 NE 151st St in North Miami. It lists regular apartment buildings, each owned by one company and leased through its own office, where you rent a whole apartment. If you study or work at FIU, you apply on the same terms as anyone else.

How did we choose the apartments near FIU?

We took the 410 purpose-built rental buildings in our research and measured the distance from each building's address to the center of each campus.

• Distances are straight-line, rounded to a tenth of a mile. The trip by road is longer.
• Rents are each building's lowest advertised price per unit type, read on October 12 and 13, 2026, labelled as base rent or as a total that already includes required monthly fees. Your quote will vary with floor, view and lease length.
• We don't list student-only housing, so complexes near MMC that lease by the bed are not in this guide.

Which apartments are closest to FIU's Maidique Campus?

These are the 23 rental buildings in our catalog within 5 miles of the center of MMC, nearest first. Of these, 15 are in Doral, north of campus.

Areas without a link have fewer than three rental buildings in our catalog; their buildings are on the Miami-Dade County page.

What's closest to MMC and FIU's Engineering Center?

Paraiso at Fountain Square, a 175-unit building from 2016 at 9931 W Flagler St, is on the same street as FIU's Engineering Center at 10555 W Flagler St, which FIU describes as about a two-mile shuttle ride from MMC. FIU runs the free CATS shuttle between the two, and Metrobus Route 11 runs along Flagler St. On October 13 Paraiso listed base rents from $2,589 for a one-bedroom, $3,028 for a two-bedroom and $3,549 for a three-bedroom; seven of its 12 floor plans showed "Contact Us" instead of a price.

Doral View, at 901 NW 97th Ave, is about 2.0 miles north of the center of MMC. Its prices are totals that include required fees and internet: one-bedrooms from $2,162 and two-bedrooms from $2,576. The county tax roll lists 360 units built in 2016.

Which Doral apartments are near FIU?

Doral has the largest group of rental buildings near MMC in our catalog. Its median one-bedroom starting base rent is $2,450 across 6 priced buildings, below the Miami-Dade median of $2,603 (October 2026). Doral buildings near FIU with a base rent on October 13:

• The Point at Doral, about 3.9 miles: one-bedrooms from $2,327, with one month free on one- and two-bedrooms for move-ins by November 15 on a lease of 12 months or more.
• Leksa at CityPlace, about 4.3 miles: built in 2024, with studios from $2,167.
• The Flats at CityPlace Doral, about 4.5 miles: one-bedrooms from $2,420.
• The Dori, about 4.7 miles: a new Downtown Doral tower with one-bedrooms from $2,507.
• Avalon Doral, about 4.8 miles: one-bedrooms from $2,450.

Other Doral buildings publish only totals with fees included. AMLI 8800 listed one-bedrooms from $2,313 and says it is served by city buses and the free Doral Trolley. The two Palma towers listed $2,142, but that price is for a six-month lease. Sevilla at Downtown Doral, a 405-unit building under construction, expects first move-ins in early 2027.

What's near the Ludlam Trail and Coral Way, east of FIU?

Five buildings sit 4.2 to 4.5 miles east of MMC, near the Ludlam Trail and Ludlam Rd (SW 67th Ave). These areas don't have their own page yet; their buildings are on the Miami-Dade County page.

• Alexan Ludlam Trace opened in 2025 and was offering up to six weeks free. One-bedrooms started at $2,517 base rent, with about $95 a month in recurring fees on top.
• Solena West Miami, at 2001 Ludlam Rd, had the lowest prices in this group: studios from $1,969 and one-bedrooms from $2,164, both totals with required fees.
• Twenty2 West, at 2201 Ludlam Rd by Coral Way, had no prices we could read online on October 13.
• Windsor Ludlam Trail overlooks the Ludlam Trail at Bird Rd, with one-bedrooms from $2,301 including required fees.
• MiLine Miami has direct access to the trail, with one-bedrooms from $2,458 including required fees.

Metrobus Route 24, the Coral Way Limited, runs from MMC along Coral Way (SW 24th St) with a stop at SW 67th Ave, near Solena and Twenty2 West. Farther east, Alameda West at 6320 SW 8th St is on Metrobus Route 8's street; it listed one-bedrooms from $2,239 with fees included and offers 7- to 15-month leases.

Which apartments are near FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus?

BBC sits on Biscayne Bay in North Miami. These are the 14 rental buildings in our catalog within 3 miles of the center of BBC:

The three SoLé Mia rental buildings are the closest. On October 13 their one-bedroom base rents started at $2,574 at Villa Laguna at SoLé Mia, $2,584 at Villa SoLé at SoLé Mia and $2,744 at The Shoreline at SoLé Mia, and all three advertised free rent. In North Miami Beach, Soleste NoMi Beach listed one-bedrooms from $2,666 base, and in Aventura, Arvella listed studios from $2,341. The North Miami page lists every building in that city. FIU also has a location in Brickell, FIU Downtown on Brickell; our Brickell page covers the rentals there.

How do you get to FIU without a car?

• Metrobus Route 11 runs from MMC to Downtown Miami along Flagler St on weekdays and weekends, through Sweetwater, West Miami and Little Havana.
• Metrobus Route 24 runs from MMC along Coral Way to the Vizcaya and Brickell Metrorail stations, and Route 8 runs along SW 8th St from the Brickell station, with trips that stop at MMC.
• FIU's free CATS shuttle links MMC with the Engineering Center, and the Panther Express links MMC with BBC. FIU also lists Freebee rides among its transportation services.
• If you're enrolled full time, Miami-Dade sells a discounted 1-Month College Mobile Pass; FIU says to register with your FIU email to get the college rate.
• Schedules change, so check Miami-Dade's current timetables before you choose a building for its bus line.

How much do apartments near FIU cost?

Within 5 miles of MMC, one-bedroom base rents on October 13 ran from $2,327 at The Point at Doral to $2,589 at Paraiso at Fountain Square. Totals with fees included ran from $2,142 (the Palma towers, on a six-month lease) to $2,458 at MiLine Miami. Near BBC, one-bedroom base rents ran from $2,465 at Arvella to $2,775 at Blu Aventura.

Base rent is not the whole bill: parking, pets, utilities and required fees usually cost extra. Our average rent guide has medians by neighborhood, the fees guide shows what fees add, and the net effective rent guide explains how free months change the real monthly cost.

Can you rent near FIU for less than 12 months?

Some buildings offer shorter leases, usually at a higher monthly price. AMLI 8800 says typical terms run 7 to 13 months, Alameda West offers 7 to 15 months with extra fees under 12, and the Palma towers price six-month leases. Avalon Doral offers furnished homes from $3,700 for a one-bedroom with utilities, Wi-Fi and TV included and flexible terms. Near BBC, Alvorada on the Bay offers 7- to 11-month leases at $300 a month more, and Villa Laguna at SoLé Mia has 42 furnished rentals. See our guide to furnished and corporate apartments.

What should you check before you sign a lease near FIU?

• Ask for the total monthly price, with required fees and parking, on the lease length you want. Alexan Ludlam Trace charges $25 a month for a first garage space and MiLine Miami $50.
• Ask what income the building requires and whether it accepts a guarantor; our apartment application guide explains the usual rules.
• See the apartment, or a live video tour, before you pay anything; our rental scams guide lists the warning signs.
• Plan your move-in cash with the move-in cost calculator and our first apartment checklist.
• If your household income is under a set limit, some buildings have income-restricted apartments; see income-restricted and Live Local apartments explained.

Comparing schools? See our guides to apartments near FAU and apartments near the University of Miami, or start with our complete guide to renting in Miami and South Florida.

Frequently asked questions

Does MiaRent list student housing near FIU?

No. We list regular apartment buildings where you lease a whole apartment. Student-only complexes near the Maidique Campus, including those leased by the bed, are not in our catalog.

What is the closest apartment building to FIU?

In our catalog it is Paraiso at Fountain Square, about 1.4 miles from the center of the Maidique Campus. Near the Biscayne Bay Campus, the three SoLé Mia rental buildings are under a mile away.

How much is a one-bedroom apartment near FIU?

On October 13, 2026, one-bedroom starting prices within 5 miles of the Maidique Campus ran from $2,142, a total with fees on a six-month lease, to $2,589 base rent.

Is there a shuttle between FIU's campuses?

Yes. FIU runs the Panther Express between the Maidique and Biscayne Bay campuses, and the free CATS shuttle between the Maidique Campus and the Engineering Center.

Can I get a lease shorter than 12 months near FIU?

Yes, at some buildings, usually for a higher monthly price. AMLI 8800, Alameda West, the Palma towers and Alvorada on the Bay all advertise terms under 12 months.