salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,040 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 327 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Miami Gardens?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Miami Gardens
| Size | Miami Gardens | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,327 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,467 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,828 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,162 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,688 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Miami Gardens overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Miami Gardens, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Miami Gardens
Life in Miami Gardens
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Miami Gardens?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $400 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $378,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Miami Gardens, FL?
Renting in Miami Gardens costs a median of about $2,226 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Miami Gardens?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,040 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Miami Gardens cheap or expensive?
Miami Gardens is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.9% of the typical household income of $68,622. It ranks 327th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Miami Gardens?
The median homeowner in Miami Gardens pays $2,818 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Miami Gardens more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Miami Gardens?
The median home value in Miami Gardens is $378,500, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
113,177 people live in Miami Gardens. Numbers are typical (middle) values.