Where students live
The US-1/S Dixie Hwy corridor from Coral Gables into South Miami, plus rented houses along Ponce de Leon Blvd within walking distance.
This is a conventional Miami luxury market — mostly unfurnished mid/high-rises on 12-month leases, not per-bed student housing. UM maintains offcampus.miami.edu with vetted listings.
Apartments & rentals students actually use
| Community | Distance | Units | Furnished? | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Road Commons South Miami | Walkable + shuttle | Apartments (more affordable) | Furnished | via offcampus.miami.edu |
| The Residences at THesis S Dixie Hwy | Across from campus | Luxury 1BR+ | Unfurnished | via offcampus.miami.edu |
| Life Time Living at Gables Station Coral Gables | ~2 mi, free shuttle | Luxury studio+ | Both offered | via offcampus.miami.edu |
| The Standard Coral Gables San Remo Ave | ~10–12 min drive | Bed/bath parity units | Furnished available | — |
| University Inn Across from campus | Walk | Condo units, individual owners | Varies by owner | universityinncondo.com |
| Orduna Court S Dixie Hwy | Walking distance | Mid-range apartments | Furnished | via offcampus.miami.edu |
Details compiled from public listings and property sites, August 2026. Miami rents move fast — verify everything with the property.
What you'll need
Both furnished and unfurnished rentals are common here — check your lease, then use the matching filter on the checklist.
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Staying in the dorms instead? Head back to the Miami dorm dimensions and dorm packing list.