Top Doral Rentals: Luxury for Less

In The Real Deal earlier this week, there was an article about the most expensive Downtown Miami rental. It was a penthouse at 900 Biscayne owned by basketball player Kevin Durant that listed at $22,000 per month and was scooped up rather quickly.

As Doral undergoes a major real estate expansion, new neighborhoods are coming to fruition with unbelievable opportunities for rentals. Doral is full of beautiful homes for rent at a monthly far less than $22,000 per month. And, while they may not have the amazing views of Biscayne Bay that a Downtown Miami penthouse boasts, some of the most expensive Doral rentals are located in new developments and offer the utmost luxury and space along with exquisite fixtures and finishes. Here are a handful of the most expensive Doral rentals:

Oasis Park Square at Doral

Oasis Park Square is a new Doral neighborhood that has been under construction since 2013. This is a gated community with larger, executive-style homes with a contemporary architectural design of simple lines and modern fixtures and finishes. Homes range from about 3,100 square feet to over 4,000 square feet and have luxury features like gourmet kitchens with high end stainless steel appliances, stone counter tops and sleek cabinets, wine cellars, marble flooring, and roof top terraces  with outdoor kitchens for entertaining and enjoying the Florida sunshine.

Within Oasis Park Square, there are homes for sale as well as available rentals. Rentals start at about $5,000 and climb to about $8,000 per month for some of the most luxurious homes in all of Doral. The best part is that everything is NEW. There are currently seven Oasis Park Square rentals of which three are among the top rentals:

• 3402 NW 83^rd Court, Oasis Park Square, Monthly Rental Rate:  $7,950
• 8272 NW 34^th Drive, Oasis Park Square, Monthly Rental Rate:  $7,950
• 8221 NW 33^rd Terrace, Oasis Park Square, Monthly Rental Rate:  $6,000

FYI – properties listed for sale in Oasis Park Square are typically priced between $1 million and $2 million (a lot of house for the price).

Vintage Estates

Another new neighborhood with some of the top available Doral rentals is Vintage Estates. This neighborhood is part of a larger community, Vintage Doral, which also devotes a section to smaller coach-style homes. The atmosphere of Vintage Doral is 180 degrees from Oasis Park Square in that it has more of a Tuscan/Mediterranean architectural style in terms of the home designs with lots of stone, stucco, and clay barrel tile roofs. Developed by the Terra Group, Vintage Estates features home interiors with modern, high-end fixtures and finishes along with unique accents to give homes character. Some of the most sought after features include private swimming pools with outdoor kitchens and lots of room for entertaining, large bedrooms and living areas and so much more.

Homes for sale in Vintage Estates start just below $500K and climb to almost $2 million; however, if renting is preferable, Vintage Estates rentals may start as low as $3,500 and go to almost $8,000 per month. These homes are ideal for those who frequently travel to South Florida for extended amounts of time but still maintain a primary residence elsewhere.

• 10330 NW 70^th Terrace, Vintage Estates, Monthly Rental Rate:  $7,000
• 10430 NW 69^th Terrace, Vintage Estates, Monthly Rental Rate:  $3,500

Doral Rentals

Other neighborhoods feature some of the most beautiful and luxury Doral rental properties with rental property available including Doral Isles and Grand Bay as well as communities under construction like Downtown Doral, Midtown Doral and NeoVita. Doral offers the ability to live like a king without spending a fortune – affordable luxury at its best.

Considerations for Becoming a Landlord

Florida is full of residential real estate that appeals to those wanting to invest in rental property. Doral real estate is no exception. In Miami-Dade, Doral is full of affordable properties that make for excellent rental property and is on a huge upswing in terms of residential developments in the works and under construction.

Being a landlord can be very profitable but involves many responsibilities.  Here are a few tips to follow if you are considering becoming a landlord:

Vet Potential Tenants. Remember the old saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” Too often, novice landlords look at the appearance of potential tenants and make a snap decision on leasing property to them. It is important that even they have the most attractive, well-kept look (or the grungiest for that matter), you do a full background check on potential tenants to ensure you have a successful relationship with the people who lease your Doral condominium or home.

Follow the Rules. Just like with any other legal agreement, it is very important to follow the rules.  There are strict Florida tenants’ rights in place to which landlords must adhere.  This applies to anti-discrimination laws, disclosures, eviction rules, and more.

Provide a Detailed Checklist.  A checklist of everything in the rental property should always be given to your tenant upon signing a lease.  Ask your tenant to go over each every item on the list to make sure there are no issues.  The list should include any imperfections like a stain on the carpet in a bedroom.  At the end of the lease, once the tenant has vacated the property, go through the same list to check each item once again.  If there are any issues that were not present at the beginning of the lease, you can address them with your tenant and come up with a plan to correct them.  This helps to validate retaining any portion of the deposit. It is important to take into consideration normal wear and tear that comes with living there.

Always Have a Current Lease in Place. If you keep a current and detailed lease in place, you can avoid a ton of problems down the line.  The lease should lay out every facet of the lease in terms of when and how much to pay, responsibilities of each party, lease termination, etc.  The Florida Bar provides a detailed lease agreement (and other forms) for landlords to use as their agreement with tenants. Another suggestion is to use an attorney who is very familiar with Florida real estate laws.

Fix What Needs to be Fixed. One of the most important parts of a good landlord-tenant relationship is honoring the lease agreement.  If something for which you are responsible breaks or quits working, get it repaired or replaced.

Respect Your Renters’ Rights. One of the biggest parts of being a landlord is respecting your renters’ rights.  In Florida, there is a set list of tenants’ rights (Florida Statutes at Part II, Chapter 83, Florida Residential Landlord Tenant Act) that landlords must follow.  In particular is the right to privacy.  Even though landlords have a right to enter the property, they must give adequate notice to their tenants prior to entering the leased property. In Florida, the law states that 12 hours is adequate notice but many landlords suggest usually 24 hours is considered adequate.  This includes when making repairs or replacements.

Know the Appropriate Steps for Eviction.  No one wants to deal with an eviction but it can happen.  When dealing with an eviction, it is best to consult with an attorney to ensure that every step is followed to the letter of the law.  There have been many instances where shortcuts were taken or steps were omitted that delayed the eviction process sometimes extensively.  

Work with a Licensed Broker.  A lot of Florida real estate brokers have a property management department in their offices who work with rental investors.  Property managers are typically well trained in the rental process and can help to ensure that you have a positive experience. The fee involved is usually worth its weight in gold. This is always a good idea especially if you are unsure about the details of the rental process not to mention manage the properties.  

Follow These Steps

There are so many opportunities to buy Doral condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes for the purposes of rental investments, and most tenants hold up their end of the agreement without any issues.  But as with any kind of agreement, there are those who turn out to be not so great.  

With the right process in place, hopefully, you will get lucky and have tenants who go above and beyond to treat the residence as if it was their own. When you hit the jackpot with a great tenant, you want to do everything to keep them happy.   

Doral Neighborhoods Offer Excellent Rental Investments

A Miami Today article indicated that the majority of Miami Dade County homeowners are absentee owners – either living elsewhere and spending time here (snowbirds, business people) or investors who own rental property with tenants residing in them.  In fact, “Of the nearly 352,000 condominium units in the county, 37 percent, or 130,000, had a homestead exemption, according to the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser’s 2014 preliminary tax rolls released mid-year.”  Only 37 percent!

While there are slightly more condominium units in Doral with homestead exemptions, more than half do not claim this tax exemption. “County commission district 12, which includes the City of Doral, has 34,402 condominiums, with 46.5 percent of them homesteaded, according to the property appraiser.”  With this in mind, we thought we would look at a few Doral condominium and townhome communities to look at the numbers in terms of sale prices, how long it takes to sell and what kind of rental rates they fetch. 

Doral Isles.  If you have spent any time in Doral, you know that Doral Isles is a very highly sought after neighborhood in which to live.  And just like most any area in Miami-Dade, there are rental properties available.  In fact, many people who want to live here end up renting as it may not be a possibility to own a home in this neighborhood.  For investors looking at Doral Isles, there is a mix of single family homes, townhomes and condos making for a lot of variety.  A condominium in Doral Isles starts in the low-$200s at The Courts at Doral Isles or The Gates at Doral Isles and climb to the upper-$200s or low-$300s where townhouse list prices at Doral Isles North, Martinique and Caribbean start, and surpass $500K.  On the lower end of the spectrum, the condominium residences at The Courts and The Gates at Doral Isles fetch monthly rental rates anywhere from about $1,700 to over $2,500.  Doral Isles real estate offers investors a good opportunity to own rental property that has a solid rental history.

The Reserve at Doral.  There are two sections of the Reserve at Doral – east and west.  Each has its own clubhouse and pool while both have easy access to the major thoroughfares.  Unlike many of the other more contemporary or Mediterranean designs, the Reserve at Doral is a community of ice cream colored townhomes with three and four bedrooms and a Charleston feel to the architecture.  The Reserve features list prices starting in the mid-$300s for a three bedroom property and climbing to over $500K for a four-bedroom.  In the past six months, five properties have sold an average sale price per square foot at about $182 and the average number of days on the market at about 230 days (includes one property that took over 18 months to sell).  Rental rates range from about $2,400-$2,500 to over $3,000 per month.  Currently, there are about five properties for rent at The Reserve at Doral East which is pretty typical at any given time.  Because the Reserve is home to larger townhomes that are 2,000+ square feet in size and have ideal amenities like a pool, fitness, and more at the club houses, they are very sought after with those who want to live in Doral.  Most are rentals are annual leases with renewal options making it very appealing for investors who want a steady stream of income from their investment.

St. Maarten at Grand Bay.  As part of the exclusive and new development, Isles at Grand Bay, St. Maarten offers resort-style amenities to residents like a large clubhouse with oversized pool and sundeck, a kids’ water park, aerobics and fitness rooms, tennis, basketball, playground, park area and more.  Interior features include gourmet kitchens with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. St. Maarten is centrally located in Doral close to shopping, golf and the major arteries into and out of Miami-Dade County.   In terms of real estate investments, properties for sale at St. Maarten at Grand Bay are offered at list prices ranging in the mid to upper-$200s.  Rental rates fall between about $1,700 and $2,500 per month. 

Just the Tip of the Iceberg

These communities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Doral rental property.  For renters, there are so many options when considering leasing a home in Doral whether a condominium, townhome or even a single family home.  While Brickell, Downtown Miami and the up and coming areas like Edgewater offer a certain appeal, traveling a few miles west offers a lot more living space and saves renters a ton of money.

Investors see the value of investing in Doral real estate.  Another Miami Today from August 2014 stated that “rents west of I-95 have increased 17.7 percent, according to data CraneSpotters.com compiled from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing XChange.”  

Most Affordable One, Two, and Three-Bedroom Doral Rentals

We love to promote the fact that Doral rentals are much more affordable those in other areas of Miami-Dade County.  Even with several new communities under construction, the rental rates continue to stay at a realistic level that is reasonable.  Here are the most affordable one, two, and three-bedroom Doral rentals:

One and Two-Bedroom Doral Rentals

There are not as many one or two-bedroom Doral rentals on the market as larger rentals with three or more.  Most people that come to live in Doral are in the professional sector and need a larger living space for their families.  With those that are available for rent, the monthly rental rates fall between about $1,100 at Doral Gardens and $2,500 at the Blue Resort and Doral Isles.  Doral Gardens offers the most affordable one and two-bedroom rentals in Doral. 

Doral Gardens is a gated community comprised of apartment homes that have open living spaces, large kitchens and spacious bedrooms.  It is situated very close to Trump National Golf Course as well as Miami International Airport and the main thoroughfares in and out of south Florida. 

If you are interested in an affordable one-bedroom Doral rental, here are a couple of options:

Available Doral Gardens Rentals

4340 NW 79^th Avenue, Apartment, #2B, Doral Gardens, Monthly Rental Rate: $1,150

5221 Geneva Way, Doral Gardens II, #204, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,175

As for the two-bedroom rentals, here are the two most affordable two-bedroom rentals:

4650 NW 79^th Avenue, #2G, Doral Gardens, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,350

4260 NW 79^th Avenue, #1A, Doral Gardens, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,400

Three-Bedroom Doral Rentals

Currently, there are over 130 three-bedroom Doral rentals with rates falling between about $1,700 at the Islands at Doral and $4,000 at the Blue Resort.   Three-bedrooms range from units in condominium buildings to townhouses in more upscale neighborhoods.  Following are a couple of the most affordable three-bedroom Doral rentals:

Available Rentals at the Promenade Shores at Doral

11202 NW 83^rd Street, #105, Promenade Shores at Doral, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,699

This is a fantastic three-bedroom, two bath unit on the first floor. It offers residents a wonderful and spacious kitchen with tons of cabinet space, tiled floors and stainless steel appliances.  Additionally, the unit is equipped with a washer and dryer.  The community amenities are plentiful and include a clubhouse with fitness center and great outdoor pool area, security and tennis courts.  Promenade Shores at Doral is situated in an ideal location close to schools, highways, shopping and Doral’s championship golf courses. 

Available Rentals at the Courts at Doral

6670 NW 114^th Avenue, #604, The Courts at Doral, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,700

This unit features three bedrooms and two baths under almost 1,300 square feet with amenities like a large kitchen with tons of counter space and cabinets as well as accordion shutters, a washer and dryer, large balcony and more.  The community is ideal for families with a pool, playground, and clubhouse.  It is also close to the area’s top schools, shopping, restaurants and golf courses.  

Affordable Luxury

One thing on which Doral prides itself is the fact its real estate market offers affordable luxury.  With so many neighborhoods in the works and more rental communities under construction, Doral rentals will accommodate the needs of most every renter who plans to spend extended time in Doral or is not ready to buy property.  Take time to look at the available Doral rentals to find what fits your needs.

Top Five Doral Rentals Under $5,000

If you are heading to South Florida for an extended amount of time due to business, school or other commitments, Doral is a city close to Miami that offers luxurious homes at an affordable amount.  In fact, it is common to find large estate-style homes in Doral that have very reasonable rental rates attached to them.  Here are the top five Doral rentals under $5,000 (only one is under 3,000 square feet):

4570 NW 93^rd Doral Court Circle, Doral Estates Villas, Monthly Rental Rate:  $5,000

As an established neighborhood, Doral Estates is at the upper echelon of Doral real estate.  This home is no exception.  With its unbelievable golf course and lake views, this is definitely an executive home that stands out from the pack.  It recently went through an entire remodel and has a luxuriously contemporary look to it with clean lines, tons of space and spectacular fixtures and finishes.  This four-bedroom, three-bath home is bright and open offering almost 2,600 square feet of space that feels larger.  Exquisite features include 24”x24” marble tiles throughout the home as well as high ceilings, custom-built closets, a newly updated contemporary, gorgeous kitchen and so much more.  This is the perfect place to land if you expect your home to be on par with the ultimate in luxury.  Inside and out, this home is just perfect.  As one of Doral’s most exclusive neighborhoods, Doral Estates rentals do not come available easily.  This home is one of two rentals currently available and is listed as an annual rental with the option of renewing.

10849 NW 73^rd Street, Doral Isles St. Croix, Monthly Rental Rate:  $4,990

There is nothing quite like living in Doral Isles.  As another exclusive Doral neighborhood, it is like living at a five-star resort.  The community amenities are unlike anything you will ever see in most neighborhoods with the homes just as spectacular.  This home features new baths and a new kitchen with a truly contemporary feel, stainless steel appliances and everything else that makes it amazing.  With five bedrooms and four baths under almost 3,200 square feet, this home is a great place to live in Doral Isles.  The Doral Isles community amenities has top-notch amenities like a fabulous pool with water falls, a playground kids dream of having, community soccer fields, a huge clubhouse with gym, and 24-hour security patrol.  This is a neighborhood where rentals are scooped up as quickly as they are listed. 

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6852 NW 113^th Court, Doral Isles Mediterranea, Monthly Rental Rate:  $4,900

This is a gorgeous 3,700 square foot Mediterranean-style executive home in one of Doral Isles’ most prestigious communities – Mediterranea.  It features six bedrooms, three and a half baths in addition to a large gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances (double oven!), and tons of cabinet space.  On top of this, it has custom closets, marble and hardwood flooring, exquisite details and finishes and so much more.   Doral Isles has so much to offer in terms of amenities including the amazing pool, clubhouse, playground, landscaping and so much more. This home is available unfurnished on an annual basis which gives you the chance to give it your touch. 

11213 NW 71^st Terrace, Doral Isles Venetia, Monthly Rental Rate:  $4,800

Doral Isles is a large community with a broad range of homes.  Another neighborhood with beautiful homes is Venetia.  This neighborhood plays host to, hands down, the best community pool in Doral as well as a great clubhouse with fitness center, green areas with playground, running trails, and more.  Oh, and the fact that is gated with 24-hour security is not bad either.  Inside the 3,500+ square foot home, there are five bedrooms and four and a half baths as well as a butler’s pantry and a huge kitchen fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a kitchen island to make preparing meals that much easier. Rooms are large and spacious with lots of finishes to give this executive home more character.  Outside, enjoy a spacious patio with pavers along with beautiful landscaping.  This home is listed as an unfurnished, annual rental with renewal options.  

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10773 NW 73^rd Terrace, Doral Isles St. Croix, Monthly Rental Rate:  $4,600

Situated on at the end of the street in Doral Isles St. Croix, this amazing house has so much to offer.  To begin outside, it features a huge brick paver driveway that accommodates an extra vehicle or boat, or simply makes backing out of the three-car garage a breeze.  From there it features five bedrooms and three baths under about 3,200 square feet along with lots of open living area for a large family and beautiful finishes that give this home its unique character.  As for extras, there is an alarm system with security cameras, high-end washer and dryer in large laundry room, and a great backyard area that is ideal for entertaining.  Like the others, this one is listed unfurnished on an annual basis. 

Affordable Luxury

Doral rentals offer residents affordable luxury.  Think about it!  You can live in a home that is on par with what the type of home in which you are used to living.  It makes perfect sense to look in neighborhoods like these in Doral rather than closer to the Bay where the rates go up and the square footage goes down.  

CityPlace Doral -- Related Group Sets its Sites on Doral

The Related Group seems to be knee deep in construction plans for several residential and commercial properties throughout Brickell and the surrounding Miami neighborhoods.   But, in fact, as one of Miami’s premier developers, the company also sees enormous potential in Doral.  One of its newest projects, CityPlace, is a new commercial development in the works.  Working with the Shoma Group (Oasis Park and Fontainebleau Lakes), the plans include a 300,000 square foot retail development with shopping, upscale dining, outdoor cafes, and entertainment that includes a movie theatre.  This project is designed around a main street with wide sidewalks for pedestrians to enjoy spending time in this new urban oasis.  The plans suggest that construction will begin in the next few months.

Developers see the potential for huge growth in Doral and are bringing to life new neighborhoods and Doral condominium communities throughout the city.  Doral has been noted by several news weeklies for its high quality of life even landing on Fortune’s Small Business Top 100 Cities for business and Lifestyle and CNN Money’s Top 100 Cities in which to Live and Launch.  With major corporations like Carnival Cruises, The Miami Herald, The Federal Reserve, Brightstar, Boston Scientific, and Univision Film Studios, the writing is on the wall that this Miami suburb is one to watch.  Its location is key with major transportation hubs in its backyard as well as the main traffic arteries of South Florida acting as some of its boundaries. 

Residential Rentals at CityPlace Doral

In addition to the commercial properties, living at CityPlace Doral is in the works.  The CityPlace Apartments is the first phase of the residential portion of this new urban community.  Slated to be completed by this summer, the plans show that there will be 398 apartments.  In addition to luxury living accommodations, CityPlace Apartments will feature a state-of-the-art fitness center, a therapeutic waterfall spa, a one-of-a-kind beach entrance pool, private cabanas, Zen lounge, and so much more. 

The second phase of rental apartments, CityPlace Flats, will sit atop the enormous retail project.  There will be 300 units in a seven-story midrise that is tentatively slated to start construction this summer.

Location of CityPlace Doral

CityPlace Doral is ideally located in the heart of Doral bound by Doral Boulevard to the north, NW 33^rd Street to the south, NW 87^th Street on the east and NW 82^nd on the west.  It is situated just across from Trump National Doral as well as the other championship golf courses adjacent to the world class PGA course.  It is also just minutes from Miami International Airport as well as Doral’s shopping meccas, Dolphin Mall and Miami International Mall.  Because of its prime location, CityPlace will have its own dedicated stop light in addition to access to major traffic arteries throughout the area. 

More Details on CityPlace Doral

Currently, construction on the first phase of the rental apartments is underway with completion this summer.  With that, leasing will begin sometime this summer.  As CityPlace begins to truly take shape, more information will become available.  Watching Doral real estate expand and grow is exciting with more and more developers looking west of Miami for excellent commercial and residential sites.

Top Five Doral Rentals

Because Doral is hub for international business, many executives spend extended amounts of time in the area and want to live in the comfort and luxury in which they live in their permanent home without the expense of home ownership. Whether they are here with family or just want a lot of space, there are several options for luxury rentals in several of the more upscale neighborhoods. Unlike other parts of Miami-Dade County, even the most luxurious Doral rentals are affordable.  Following are the top five Doral rentals:

Available Doral Isles Rentals

7125 NW 111^th Avenue, Doral Isles Venetia, Monthly Rental Rate:  $5,500

This beautiful annual rental home in gated Doral Isles Venetia is one of the larger homes in the area with 3,470 square feet of living space as well as five bedrooms and three and a half baths.  In addition to hardwood floors throughout the home, hurricane shutters and other high end finishes, this water-front home is perfect for entertaining with a large gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, an open family room and formal living and dining rooms.  Outside, there is a wonderful fenced-in backyard area with private pool and patio along with a great outdoor living area and tiki bar.  On top of all of this, there is a small boat dock with room for relaxing on a deck that overlooks the lake.  Community amenities are numerous and include a perfect playground for children, enormous community pool that is on par with many five-star resorts, tennis courts, a club house and so much more.  Unfurnished, this is an excellent opportunity to bring a beautiful design aesthetic to this luxury Doral home.

Available Doral Estates Rentals

5273 NW 94^th Doral Place, Doral Estates, Monthly Rental Rate:  $5,250

The master bedroom custom built walk-in closet is enough to attract a lot of attention to this gorgeous Doral Estates annual rental.  Built in 1982, this home with over 3,200 square feet of living space, this recently remodeled home sits on a corner lot next to one of the Donald Trump golf courses.  It features a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, tons of granite counter space and dark custom built cabinets, and both formals along with five bedrooms and four baths.  Additionally, there is a separate laundry along with a service room and full bath.  Luxury finishes like new hardwood floors, built-in book cases and granite vanities in baths complete the look of this beautiful home in the most prestigious Doral neighborhood.

11191 NW 72^nd Terrace, Doral Isles Catalina, Monthly Rental Rate:  $4,800

Located in the exclusive and gated Doral Isles, this is a gorgeous two-story home is situated on a cul-de-sac and is ideal for a family or executive wanting lots amenities.  There is a large pool and a great outdoor living area overlooking the lake in the fenced in backyard. Inside, the home features a fantastic kitchen with granite counter tops and lots of cabinets for storage as well as a wide open living area.  In addition to four bedrooms and two and a half baths, there is a loft that is perfect for a den or home office.  Doral Isles is full of amenities including a club house, fitness center, three fantastic pools, and a great playground.  This is simply a wonderful annual rental.

Available Rentals at the Blue Resort

5300 NW 87^th Avenue, #512, The Blue, Hyatt Residences, Monthly Rental Rate:  $4,500

Perfect for an executive who spends extended amounts of time in Doral, this large 2,000+ square foot unit at the Blue is fully furnished with three bedrooms and four baths.  Located in this five-star resort and residence, residents have access to the hotel amenities as well as some exclusive to those who live in the residences.  This home is fully furnished with beautiful a contemporary design that includes stainless steel appliances in a nice kitchen with lots of room to move.  With all utilities included, short and long term leases are considered.  This Doral rental is all about location as it is close to the routes into and out of downtown Miami, Miami International Airport and more.  Additionally, with professionally designed golf courses all around, this is a great option for consideration.

Available Doral Colony Rentals

9333 NW 50^th Doral Circle, Doral Colony, Monthly Rental Rate:  $4,300

Perfect for business people living here part time but want the ability to have a “home” rather than a hotel room, those seeking vacation homes,  and retired couples wanting to downsize, this gorgeous and recently remodeled townhouse is situated in the exclusive enclave of Doral Colony.  With beautiful lake and golf course views, this corner unit features three bedrooms and two and a half baths along with a remodeled kitchen that has top of the line stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.  Additionally, there is a two car garage 24-hour security and easy access to the Donald Trump golf courses.  While it is offered unfurnished, it is also available as a furnished rental for $5,500 per month.

Affordable Luxury

Two words associated with Doral real estate are “affordable luxury.”  After perusing luxury Doral rental options as well as property for sale, it is easy to see why these words fit so perfectly.  

Most Affordable One, Two, and Three-Bedroom Doral Rentals

Doral is home to many national and international corporations many of which are in the financial and tourism sectors as well as other industries.  Because it is located close to Miami International Airport and the ports in Miami, Doral plays host to import/export companies that utilize the transportation hubs and traffic arteries into and out of the area. 

Because of the business in Doral, many residents who do not live here full-time choose Doral rentals as their home base rather than spending a month or two in an area hotel.  Others choose to settle down in Doral because they can rent larger residences than possible in other parts of Miami Dade County.  Doral has a lot of affordable rental options.  Following are the most affordable one, two, and three-bedroom Doral rentals:

One-Bedroom Doral Rentals

While one-bedroom Doral rentals are not as readily available, there are very nice options at some of the area’s most popular communities.  Rental rates vary with the least expensive starting at about $1,300 per month at Las Vistas at Doral to almost $2,300 per month at the Blue Resort.  If you are interested in an affordable one-bedroom Doral rental, here are a couple of options:

8290 Lake Drive, #122, Las Vista at Doral, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,300

This is a roomy 780-square foot one-bedroom, one-bath unit in a well-sought after Doral condominium community.  Located on the first floor, this home features a great kitchen with lots of counter space and cabinets as well as a washer and dryer in the unit.  There are hardwood floors in the living room and bedroom with tile in the kitchen and bath.  Community amenities include a pool, gym and tennis court.  It is an excellent option for those who travel as it is close to everything in Doral as well as highways into and out of the city.

4370 NW 107^th Avenue, #207, The Enclave, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,350

Available NOW is this gorgeous 743-square foot unit with tile floors.  It has a large kitchen with plenty of counter and cabinet  and flows well.  It has a lot of space for a one-bedroom unit.  The Enclave is situated close to shopping, the airport and several golf courses as well as a short distance from the major thoroughfares into and out of South Florida.  Residents enjoy use of the pool, fitness center, club house, and tennis courts.  Living at the Enclave is much like being on vacation all the time.

Two-Bedroom Doral Rentals

There are considerably more two-bedroom Doral rentals available with a range in rental rate from about $1,500 at The Enclave and Villa Doral to $2,500 at Captiva, the Greens at Doral and Doral Oaks.  Here are a couple of the most affordable two-bedroom Doral rentals:

4540 NW 107^th Avenue, #104, The Enclave, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,500

Located in one of Doral’s most sought-after gated condominium communities, this beautiful two-bedroom, one-bath unit at the Enclave is a ground-level residence with a large kitchen, washer and dryer and more.  With tile floors throughout the unit, there is plenty of room to move.  The Enclave offers residents use of the outdoor pool, club house, reserved parking and racquetball and tennis courts.  The Enclave is close to everything from great schools to major transportation hubs to shopping. 

4716 NW 114^th Avenue, #203, Villa Doral, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,550

Villa Doral is home to this wonderful two-bedroom, two-bath unit that is just over 1,000-square feet.  It features a nice open living area with roomy bedrooms and a nice balcony to enjoy the Florida sunshine.  Along with a washer and dryer in the unit and all the other necessary appliances, this is a great home in a perfect community that includes a pool and other amenities.

Three-Bedroom Doral Rentals

Most prominent in Doral are three-bedroom rentals with rental rates falling between $1,750 per month at Doral House and Promenade Shores and over $4,000 for townhouses in Doral Isles and Doral Colony.  Following are a couple of the most affordable three-bedroom Doral rentals:

9805 NW 52^nd Street, #312, Doral House, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,750

Located in Doral Park at the Doral House condominium, this three-bedroom, two bath unit features updated fixtures and finishes including Marmol flooring throughout the residence and some updated appliances.  Doral House is located in an excellent neighborhood close to golf, shopping, Miami International Airport and major thoroughfares into downtown Miami.  Community amenities include a pool, 24-hour security, fitness center, and more. 

10901 NW 83^rd Street, #206, Promenade Shores, Monthly Rental Rate:  $1,795

Enjoy lake views in this beautiful three-bedroom, two and a half-bath unit at the popular Promenade Shores.  It features a well-laid out kitchen with stainless steel appliances and tons of counter and cabinet space.  Additionally, there are tile floors throughout the residence along with nice-sized bedrooms, walk-in closets and more.  Promenade Shores is situated in a quiet area of Doral that is still close to the major traffic arteries as well as shopping, golf and all of the important areas of Doral.  Promenade Shores offers residents use of a pool, fitness center, club house and more.  As a newer community, it is surrounded by beautiful landscaping and more. 

Lots of Options

Doral rentals offer lots of options to those who want to live in Doral but are not ready to invest in Doral real estate.  From one-bedroom units to three-bedroom, townhouses, there are so many choices to fit the needs of those who want to rent in Doral.

The Enclave at Doral

Situated in the heart of Doral, the Enclave at Doral is a private gated condominium community.  It is home to 13 buildings surrounding a beautiful lake and features beautiful and lush landscaping that has the look of a tropical resort. 

Its location in the middle of Doral is ideal as it is close to everything.  Shopping centers with groceries and other necessities are just blocks away while other centers like Miami International and Dolphin Malls are less than 10 minutes away.  In terms of travel, the Enclave offers easy access to the Florida Turnpike and Dolphin and Palmetto Expressways while Miami International Airport is only 20 minutes away – all making travel into and out of South Florida very easy to navigate.

For golfers, the Enclave is less than five minutes from most any of the championship golf courses in Doral.  The Doral Golf Resort, Costa del Sol and others are so close that it is very common to see residents loading up the trunks of their cars to head out for the day.

Amenities at the Enclave at Doral

Amenities at the Enclave at Doral are abundant and make the community very appealing.  Not only does it have a private, gated entrance with an access controlled, tele-entry system, it offers residents use of a large club house that encompasses a business center, sports bar, library, a state of the art fitness center with racquet ball courts, and more.  Outside, in addition to the large resort-style swimming pool with sun deck, spa and hot tub, residents enjoy walking or running along the quarter-mile jogging trail that circles the lake and use of the tennis courts, and picnic area with barbeque pavilion.  All of the green space provides plenty of areas for residents with four-legged friends. 

Inside each residence, the layouts of each unit are open to create very comfortable living spaces.  Fixtures and finishes make these homes very attractive and include an open living area that opens to a private patio or balcony overlooking the tranquil lake, a fully equipped kitchen with tons of counter space, large bedrooms with walk-in closets and spacious baths.  Because the community was built in 1998, it is not uncommon for there to be remodeled kitchens with upgraded finishes and appliances. 

Real Estate

The Enclave at Doral includes 13 buildings are a mix of two and three-story structures with a total of 258 units encompassing seven floor plans.  The square footage ranges from a 734 square foot one-bedroom residence to almost 1,250 square feet for a three-bedroom unit.

Currently, there are 14 units listed for sale with prices falling between the mid-$100s and low-$300s for one, two and three bedroom residences.  Over the past six months, 13 units have sold with sale prices ranging from just under $100K to the mid-$200s.  The average number of days on the market is about 114 days but includes one unit that was for sale for over 750 days.  When taking that one out of the mix, the average drops to just over 60 days which indicates the popularity of the Enclave at Doral. 

Real estate investors should find the Enclave at Doral very appealing as rental rates fall between $1,300 and about $1,600.  With the very affordable sale prices, owning Doral rentals at the Enclave at Doral is an excellent investment.

A Well Sought After Community

The Enclave at Doral is a very well sought-after community in Doral.  Its location is a primary advantage as well as everything offered to residences.  Because they are affordable and have so many amenities, this is a perfect community for first-time buyers as well as vacation home owners.   

Most Affordable Doral Rentals

Doral is a part of Miami-Dade County that has seen major growth over the past 10+ years.  With the migration of domestic and international companies, Doral real estate continues to grow as developers see tons of potential in this up and coming community.  The biggest attribute is the amount of home for the investment.  As for rental property, those wanting more property for the money should take notice of property in Doral. On a cost per square foot basis, renters can get more property.  Following are the most affordable Doral rentals.

Doral Isles North Rentals

11455 NW 80^th Lane, Doral Isles North, Rental Rate:  $2800

This 2,800+ square foot coach home with a two-car garage is located in in Doral Isles North.  With travertine tile floors on the first floor and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors on the stairs and the second floor, this home has many detailed finishes to make this a wonderful place to live.  Rooms are large and offer tons of space and upgrades to make life easy.  The master suite is large and has a spa-like bath with a roman tub, large shower, and granite counter tops.  The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and lots of space to work on granite counter tops.  The community is filled with extras like a tennis court, kids’ playground, community pool and other amenities.  With a price per square foot at $0.99, this is definitely the most affordable rentals in one of the nicest communities in all of Doral. 

The Reserve at Doral 

7408 NW 107^th Place, The Reserve at Doral, Rental Rate:  $2,750

As one of the best homes in one of the most popular communities, this is definitely one of the most affordable Doral rentals.  This corner unit has a two car garage; a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and tons of space to prepare amazing meals; a large master suite with his and hers walk-in closets; and, spacious room under 2,673 square feet.  The Reserve at Doral has tons of amenities including a great resort-style pool, gated entrance, fitness center, great clubhouse and more.  With easy access to the major thoroughfares in and out of Miami-Dade, The Reserve at Doral is close to shopping, Miami International Airport and Downtown Miami.  This rental is one of the best deals in terms of location and price per square foot in Doral as well as The Reserve with a $1.03 price per square foot.

Costa Linda Rentals

5580 107^th Avenue, #1211, Costa Linda, Rental Rate:  $1,750

This annual rental is situated in Costa Linda - a neighborhood that sits across from Doral Park.  Close to area golf courses, shopping, and the major thoroughfares, this townhouse features three bedrooms and two baths, a nice updated kitchen, new carpeting and paint throughout and spacious living areas.  Community amenities like a nice clubhouse and pool make living here like living on vacation all the time.  The three-bedroom/two-bath residence has a cost per square foot at only $1.03 and no last month deposit is required at lease signing, this is a very affordable annual Doral rental.

Captiva Rentals

10770 NW 66^th Street, #508, Captiva, Rental Rate:  $2,600

As the largest unit in Captiva, this renovated condo sits on the lake in the community providing tranquil surroundings.  With stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, arched doorways, hardwood and tile flooring, this three-bedroom/two-bath condo is located in a wonderful family oriented community.  Amenities include a community club house and pool, children’s playground, and more.  Located close to major thoroughfares and some of the best golf courses, this unit is priced at a mere $1.04 per square foot per month for an annual lease.

Doral Northeast Townhomes

11236 NW 56^th Street, Doral Northeast Townhomes, Rental Rate:  $2,050

Encompassing over 2,000 square feet of living space, this lovely townhome in the community of Sonoma offers three bedrooms and two and a half baths with a half bath on the first floor.  The home includes wonderful fixtures and finishes including a one-car garage, tile and carpet flooring, a large kitchen with tons of counter space and an island, large rooms and a traditional architectural style.  Community amenities include a guard-gated entrance, guest parking, children’s playground area, a community pool and more. Located in the heart of Doral, this community is close to excellent golf courses, shopping, dining and the major thoroughfares throughout Doral and Miami-Dade County.  This townhouse is available on a monthly basis and has a cost per square foot of only $1.07. 

A Wide Array of Doral Rental

There is a wide array of Doral rentals available with different attributes.  From smaller condominium units to elegant estate-like homes, the monthly price per square foot costs fall within a broad range of prices.  Unlike many other areas of Miami-Dade, Doral makes it easier to get larger properties for the investment.