What counts as a luxury rental in Key Biscayne?

On this page, a Key Biscayne rental asking $10,000 a month or more. That takes in large oceanfront condominiums, canal homes with docks in the Cape Florida sections and waterfront houses on Mashta Island. The figures on this page show current asking rents and what comparable homes on the island have leased for.

When should a family start looking for an annual rental in Key Biscayne?

Early in the year for a move before the school term. Houses and large condos on Key Biscayne that suit families are limited, and many are taken by spring. Starting early also leaves time for association approval, which can take several weeks in the busier months.

Can I rent a home on Mashta Island in Key Biscayne?

Occasionally. Mashta Island is a small gated enclave of waterfront houses on the bay side of Key Biscayne, and leases there are rare. When one comes up we confirm the gate and guest procedures, the dock and who maintains the seawall, and we can alert you to new listings as they appear.

Are there Key Biscayne rentals with a boat dock?

Yes. Canal houses, many of them in the Cape Florida sections, sometimes lease with a dock on water that reaches Biscayne Bay. The with-a-dock and canal pages list them. Confirm in the lease that the dock is included, what size of boat it can hold and who pays for its upkeep.

Are Key Biscayne luxury rentals furnished?

Seasonal condo leases on Key Biscayne are usually furnished, while annual house leases are more often unfurnished or partly furnished. Owners vary on whether utilities, internet, pool service and garden care are included, so we ask for a written list before you compare two homes.

How long is the drive from Key Biscayne to Brickell?

Usually a short drive across the Rickenbacker Causeway, though it depends heavily on the hour. Weekday rush hours and sunny weekends, when visitors head for Crandon Park and the state park, slow the causeway. Tour a Key Biscayne home at the time you would actually commute before you commit.

Are pets allowed in Key Biscayne luxury rentals?

Houses on Key Biscayne are generally the easiest to rent with a dog, with the owner's approval and a pet deposit. Many oceanfront condominiums on the island restrict pets by size or number, or do not allow them for tenants, and that rule stands regardless of what the owner agrees, so we confirm it first.

Key Biscayne Luxury Rentals

Live BeachesMLS rentals matching this search in Key Biscayne, Florida, updated throughout the day.

Luxury rentals in Key Biscayne asking $10,000 a month or more are split between the ocean and the canals: furnished residences in the Ocean Club and the newer buildings on Ocean Drive and Crandon Boulevard, and houses in the Cape Florida sections and on Mashta Island with docks and bay access. Furnished condos on the beach lease for the winter, while whole houses go to families moving to Miami who want the island and the causeway to Brickell. Island associations approve tenants, and many set a minimum lease term or limit how often a unit can be leased, so we confirm the building's rules before you apply.

Key Biscayne Luxury Rentals by Monthly Rent

Luxury rentals in Key Biscayne start at $10,000 a month. Each tier opens the live search with the map.

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The 47 listings on this page run from $10,000 a month to $34,900 a month, with a median of $16,500 a month, and they have been listed a median of 47 days.

Key Biscayne Luxury Rental Market

In the last 90 days 24 Key Biscayne rentals asking $10,000 a month or more leased, at a median $14,250 a month, 93.9% of the asking rent, after a median 0 days on the market.

47luxury rentals listed now
$16,500/momedian asking rent
24luxury leases closed, last 90 days
$14,250/momedian rent achieved
93.9%of the asking rent, median
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Source: BeachesMLS, monthly rents only. Asking figures are the luxury rentals on this page; leased figures are leases that closed in the last 90 days after asking $10,000 a month or more. Not an appraisal.

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Two Kinds of Luxury Rental on Key Biscayne

Luxury rentals on Key Biscayne fall into two groups. On the island's east side, the oceanfront condominiums along Crandon Boulevard and Ocean Drive, including the Ocean Club, offer large residences with beach access, security at the entrance and staff on site. Behind them, the village's residential streets hold single-family homes, and the Cape Florida sections at the south end add canal houses on generous lots with docks. Mashta Island, a gated enclave on the bay side, holds waterfront homes behind its own guard. A condo suits a renter who wants to lock the door and travel, while a house suits a family who wants a yard, a pool and room for bicycles.

Island Living Across the Rickenbacker Causeway

Key Biscayne is reached by the Rickenbacker Causeway from Brickell, and that single road shapes daily life for a tenant. The drive to the offices of Brickell and downtown Miami is short outside rush hour, while sunny weekends bring beachgoers heading for the parks. Crandon Park fills the north end of the island and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park the south, so the village sits between two large green spaces with beaches, trails and the old lighthouse. Inside the village, residents get around by bicycle and on foot, which is much of the reason families rent on Key Biscayne rather than on the mainland.

Annual Family Leases on Key Biscayne

Much of the luxury demand on Key Biscayne comes from families who want the island's schools, parks and small-village routine for a year or longer. Many relocate from Latin America, Europe or other parts of the United States and want to move in before classes begin, so houses and large condos for the school year are often spoken for by early summer. Before you sign, confirm school zoning and enrollment directly with the school, since a lease does not settle it on its own. We also check whether the owner will agree to a renewal, because families who like the island usually want a second year.

Canal Homes and Docks on Key Biscayne

Some Key Biscayne houses sit on canals that open onto Biscayne Bay, and the with-a-dock, canal and no-fixed-bridge pages gather them. A dock here puts the bay, the flats and the ocean within easy reach, but conditions differ from one canal to the next. Before a lease is signed we confirm the dock's length, the depth alongside at low tide, the power and water at the dock, whether a lift is included and whether any bridge stands between the house and open water. We also put in writing whether the tenant may use the dock at all, since some owners keep it for their own boat.

Association and Village Rules for Key Biscayne Leases

Key Biscayne condominiums generally approve every tenant before move-in, with an application, identification for each adult, a background check and proof of income or assets, and some boards want an interview. Associations can set a minimum lease term, cap how often a unit may be leased and limit pets, and gated communities such as Mashta Island register residents and their guests at the gate. The village keeps rules of its own that can affect short stays. Rules differ building by building and are revised from time to time, so we obtain the current ones before you apply.

Seasonal Stays in Key Biscayne's Oceanfront Condos

Not every Key Biscayne luxury tenant stays a year. Furnished oceanfront condominiums also lease for the winter to residents escaping colder weather, and for a few summer months to families from abroad who return every year. Where a building allows it, a seasonal lease is usually paid largely in advance, with a security deposit that reflects the furnishings. Ask what the rent includes, from utilities and internet to beach chairs and parking, and whether cleaning is arranged during your stay. The seasonal and furnished pages list what is available now.

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Key Biscayne Luxury Rentals FAQ

What counts as a luxury rental in Key Biscayne?: On this page, a Key Biscayne rental asking $10,000 a month or more. That takes in large oceanfront condominiums, canal homes with docks in the Cape Florida sections and waterfront houses on Mashta Island. The figures on this page show current asking rents and what comparable homes on the island have leased for.
When should a family start looking for an annual rental in Key Biscayne?: Early in the year for a move before the school term. Houses and large condos on Key Biscayne that suit families are limited, and many are taken by spring. Starting early also leaves time for association approval, which can take several weeks in the busier months.
Can I rent a home on Mashta Island in Key Biscayne?: Occasionally. Mashta Island is a small gated enclave of waterfront houses on the bay side of Key Biscayne, and leases there are rare. When one comes up we confirm the gate and guest procedures, the dock and who maintains the seawall, and we can alert you to new listings as they appear.
Are there Key Biscayne rentals with a boat dock?: Yes. Canal houses, many of them in the Cape Florida sections, sometimes lease with a dock on water that reaches Biscayne Bay. The with-a-dock and canal pages list them. Confirm in the lease that the dock is included, what size of boat it can hold and who pays for its upkeep.
Are Key Biscayne luxury rentals furnished?: Seasonal condo leases on Key Biscayne are usually furnished, while annual house leases are more often unfurnished or partly furnished. Owners vary on whether utilities, internet, pool service and garden care are included, so we ask for a written list before you compare two homes.
How long is the drive from Key Biscayne to Brickell?: Usually a short drive across the Rickenbacker Causeway, though it depends heavily on the hour. Weekday rush hours and sunny weekends, when visitors head for Crandon Park and the state park, slow the causeway. Tour a Key Biscayne home at the time you would actually commute before you commit.
Are pets allowed in Key Biscayne luxury rentals?: Houses on Key Biscayne are generally the easiest to rent with a dog, with the owner's approval and a pet deposit. Many oceanfront condominiums on the island restrict pets by size or number, or do not allow them for tenants, and that rule stands regardless of what the owner agrees, so we confirm it first.

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