Apartments students actually rent
Every community below is real and was checked against its own website in August 2026 — the links go straight to each property's site and floor-plan page so you can compare layouts and current rates.
| Community | Distance | Units & sizes | Rent | Furnished? | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrazul Miami Newest purpose-built student community at FIU; pool, sky lounge, 24/7 marketplace | ~0.2 mi — across SW 107th Ave | Studio, 1x1, 2x2, 4x4 330-1,524 sqft | studio from $1,539/unit; 4BR from $1,325/bed | Yes | website · floor plans |
| 4th Street Commons Private bath per bedroom, internet included; most plans sold out for 2026-27 | ~0.7 mi | Studio, 1x1, 2x2, 4x4 by the bed 588-1,419 sqft | call for rates | Yes | website · floor plans |
| Advenir at University Park Closest conventional community; per-unit leases so roommates sign jointly | 0.6 mi | Studio, 1BR, 2x2 377-866 sqft | $1,969-$2,274/unit | No | website · floor plans |
| Fontainebleau Milton 17 floor plans; lease terms run 13 to 18 months | ~1.5 mi | Studio-3BR 666-1,302 sqft | $1,945-$3,048/unit | No | website |
| Atala Apartments Brand-new 690-unit, 10-story building completed 2026 | 3.4 mi | Studio-3BR 550-1,422 sqft | $2,375-$4,095/unit | No | website |
| Doral View Currently advertising up to two months free on select homes | ~5 mi | 1BR-3BR | $2,214-$3,210/unit | No | website |
| Upland Park Greystar-managed garden-style; quoted prices include mandatory monthly costs | ~4 mi | Studio-3BR garden-style | $2,526-$3,596/unit | No | website · floor plans |
Rates and availability change every lease season — verify everything with the property before signing.
How this compares with living on campus
FIU's cheapest on-campus option is Panther Hall at $2,969/semester for a shared bedroom in a two-bedroom suite. Remember that campus rates often bundle things an apartment does not — and an apartment lease usually runs 12 months instead of the academic year.
See on-campus rates & what's included
What you'll need
Heads up — this school breaks the usual rules
- Two halls are not Twin XL. Tamiami Hall and University Towers use FULL mattresses (54×80). Panther, Lakeview, Everglades and Parkview are Twin XL (36×80).
- Do not buy a mini-fridge. A refrigerator is already provided — in-suite in Panther and Lakeview, and a full kitchen in Everglades, Tamiami, University Towers and Parkview.
- Microwaves are not supplied in the suite halls, so that is the one appliance worth bringing. All cooking appliances must be used in the kitchen area only.
Buying the standard college checklist here will waste money — check your building first.
Furnished units still need bedding, kitchen basics and cleaning gear; unfurnished rentals add the big anchors — mattress, bed frame, sofa and a table. Our checklist filters by furnished vs unfurnished so you only pack what your unit is missing.
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