Florida City, FL

131 Apartments for Rent

Florida City is the "Gateway to Florida Keys and the Everglades", a place where you can soak in the warm rays of the sun all year long.

Even though it is a small city, it offers a wide number of parks, various art galleries and museums to anyone deciding to move here. There are only 3.2 square miles of real estate opportunities for the city's tight-knit population, but once in you will enjoy every second spent in this city. With a buzzing nightlife and great shopping opportunities found in every nook and cranny, the difficulties you went through to rent an apartment in Florida City will be long forgotten.

Tips for renting in Florida City

Before committing to a rent, whether is a 2 bedroom apartment or just a studio, you will have to take several things into consideration.

How much it will cost

It depends on what area you choose and what are your expectations. Florida City offers a plethora of housing rentals in different apartment communities. The median rent asked is 13.9 percent less than the Florida average and about 4.2 percent higher than the national average.

When to start hunting for the dream place

Compared to Miami, Florida City has fewer hurricanes. You might keep in mind that from August through September is hurricane season, not the renting season. Adding that to your expectations, you might give yourself 1 to 3 weeks to find a place. Drive around the city and look for window signs with "Duplex for rent" or "1 bedroom apartments for rent". You will never know what you'll find.

Scout the area by night

If you already laid eyes on your dream home, be sure to scout the area by night. Come back when night falls, drive around the neighborhood to see how safe it is. If you worry about crimes, thefts or robberies check the police crime map or just ask around.

What you need

To rent an apartment you will need a proof of income, a credit report, rental history and of course good references. Usually, you can get references from your previous landlords, boss or anyone that can vouch that you are not a lunatic that will destroy the apartment.

Where to live?

Florida City has only two neighborhoods, so whichever side you choose will most likely be where you will spend the majority of time. When you choose your neighborhood don't forget about the nasty back and forth across the city to go to work. It will not only drain your money and time, but it will also drive you crazy.

Life in Florida City

Florida City is an ethnically diverse city welcoming anyone looking to mix business with pleasure. Who wouldn't want to have all the necessary amenities around their apartment complexes? In Florida City it's possible. On top of that, being a somewhat small coastal city, you could indulge yourself with several waterfront activities.

Another "sport" that locals practice is shopping. There are some great shopping opportunities here, so if you have some extra money to spend, run to the mall to buy something fancy for your night out.

Commuting

The downside of living in Florida City is that on your way to work you can easily watch an episode from your favorite TV show. No, you should certainly not watch a TV show while you are driving; but considering the average commute time, you will have plenty of time to do so. Locals drive about 33 minutes to get to to their daily destinations, which is a bit higher comparing to the national average. On the bright side, you can leave your car home and use the public transport.