North Miami Beach Apartments and Rentals

Hailed as the city “Where People Care,” North Miami Beach is home to a diverse population and hardworking authorities. Located roughly halfway between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, North Miami Beach residents enjoy a more laid back local atmosphere with convenient access to these exciting cities. With 13 distinctive neighborhoods each maintaining their own flavor, residents enjoy a strong neighborhood identity and sense of community. North Miami Beach has a “small town in a big city” feel with something to offer new residents of all ages. Look for North Miami Beach apartments for rent, and join more than 42,500 residents who enjoy the ideal South Florida way of life.

Captain William H. Fulford first explored Big Snake River in 1881 and was attracted to the lowlands, marshes and mangroves that dotted the landscape. When the Florida East Coast Railway was extended from West Palm Beach to Miami in 1896, depots and small towns popped up along the route. New settlers grew peas, beans, sugar cane and tomatoes east of the Oleta River. Rock mining became a large contributor to the economy when locals discovered rock that was ideal for building roads. In 1912, Lafe Allen designed plans for the “perfect city,” then named Fulford, allowing the city to flourish during the Florida land boom a few years later.

Fulford was re-named North Miami Beach in 1931 when the state legislature authorized a new charter for the city, creating the boundaries that still exist today. The change was part of a marketing effort capitalizing on Miami Beach’s growing fame throughout the United States. North Miami Beach thrived as a separate entity throughout the 20th century with impressive growth and development. Local authorities placed an emphasis on expanding parks and intensifying local beautification initiatives, allowing North Miami Beach to become the beautiful community it is today.

North Miami Beach is home to Union Institute & University, a network of schools dedicated to providing working professionals with higher education alternatives. A Union education helps students achieve their goals while honoring their personal life experiences. With bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, Union meets the needs of local students looking to study counseling psychology, education, environmental studies & sustainability, early childhood studies, criminal justice management, social work and other majors. Union Institute & University joins a number of other schools in the greater Miami area in offering students diverse education options.

As many business owners and entrepreneurs are drawn to the warm climate and exciting city attractions of South Florida, North Miami Beach has a very diverse business community. The city is home to many small, family-owned businesses and larger chain corporations. Fifty percent of local residents work in management, sales and occupations. Another 20 percent work in service occupations to help support North Miami Beach’s booming arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services industries associated with high numbers of tourists in the area.

With the highly sought-after lifestyle found in South Florida, residents in North Miami Beach pay very reasonable rent prices. United States Census Bureau statistics show that the average apartment in North Miami Beach costs $959 a month, which is only $10 more than the Florida state average. Everyday living expenses are also affordable in North Miami Beach. The city received a cost of living index of 108.8, which is only slightly higher than the United States average of 100.

Most of the attractions in North Miami Beach are centered on life near the ocean. Visitors flock to the area to lay on one of South Florida’s pristine beaches, try surfing, rent boats or dine in oceanfront restaurants. For those seeking other options, the Ancient Spanish Monastery offers tours, concerts, worship classes and other activities. The monastery thrives under the teaching of St. Benedict, who taught his monks that “All who present themselves are to be welcomed.” Other local favorite attractions include Greynolds Park, the Blue Moon Outdoor Center and Adventure Scuba Diving.

North Miami Beach is home to an annual Community Festival, featuring live performances in different music styles, international cuisine, Earth Day information, a kids’ fun zone, raffle and more. More than 5,000 people attend the festival despite the warm summer temperatures. The city also hosts the annual Everglades Bluegrass Festival, a three-day event including the best local and world-renowned bluegrass musicians. People from all over the country flock to North Miami Beach and camp out while enjoying the music.

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