salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 8.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $136,400 a year. That is $66 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 471 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sunny Isles Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sunny Isles Beach
| Size | Sunny Isles Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,741 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,922 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,639 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sunny Isles Beach 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 Sunny Isles Beach, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sunny Isles Beach
Life in Sunny Isles Beach
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sunny Isles Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $400 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $549,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sunny Isles Beach, FL?
Renting in Sunny Isles Beach costs a median of about $3,410 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Sunny Isles Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $136,400 a year, or $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sunny Isles Beach cheap or expensive?
Sunny Isles Beach is rated Expensive: rent takes 61.3% of the typical household income of $66,782. It ranks 471st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sunny Isles Beach?
The median homeowner in Sunny Isles Beach pays $5,989 a year in property taxes, about 1.09% of the median home value.
Is Sunny Isles Beach 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 Sunny Isles Beach?
The median home value in Sunny Isles Beach is $549,100, about 8.2 times the typical yearly household income.
22,437 people live in Sunny Isles Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.