Apartments for Rent in Kendall FL: complexes, condos and what rent includes
Kendall rents in two very different ways: professionally managed apartment complexes with a leasing office and standard terms, and individually owned condos and townhomes where the landlord is a person and the association is the gatekeeper. Which one you are dealing with changes the timeline, the fees and how much is negotiable.
Updated September 2026
What rents in Kendall?
The managed complexes cluster along the main corridors and near the Metrorail stations, with amenity packages and application portals. The owner-rented stock is spread through the townhome villages and gated communities, and those listings are the ones where an extra parking space, a pet or a flexible start date can actually be negotiated. Whole houses rent here too, mostly in the older subdivisions.
Detached concrete-block houses from the 1960s near US 1 through 1990s gated communities near the Turnpike, with townhome villages and condo towers concentrated around Dadeland and the Metrorail stations.
“Comply with the requirements of applicable building, housing, and health codes”
What a tenant pays beyond the rent
The advertised rent is rarely the number you need on signing day. Between the deposit, last month, application fees and a move-in deposit, a Miami tenant commonly needs several times the monthly rent available at once — and most of it is due before you hold keys.
| Cost | What it is | Typical timing |
|---|---|---|
| First month’s rent | Paid at signing, before you get keys | At lease signing |
| Security deposit | Held by the landlord under §83.49; commonly one month, sometimes more | At lease signing |
| Last month’s rent | Requested by many Miami landlords in addition to the deposit | At lease signing |
| Association application fee | Charged per adult where a condo or HOA screens tenants | With the application, usually non-refundable |
| Move-in / elevator deposit | Common in condominium towers; refundable if nothing is damaged | Before the move date |
| Renters insurance | Covers your belongings; the landlord’s policy does not | Before or at move-in, often required by the lease |
| Utility deposits and connection | Electricity, water and internet in your name | Before move-in |
General guidance for 2026, not a quote. Amounts vary by building and owner; Florida law governs how the deposit is held and returned.
“Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the rental agreement, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the security deposit, the landlord must return the security deposit, together with interest if otherwise required, within 15 days after the termination of the rental agreement.”
Association approval and lease rules
In the condo and townhome villages the association approves the tenant, charges an application fee and often sets a minimum lease of one year. A managed complex runs its own screening instead, usually with an income multiple and a credit threshold published up front. Ask which process applies before you plan a move date.
Insurance, storms and what the landlord covers
Kendall is inland, several miles from Biscayne Bay, but it is laced with lakes and canals, so FEMA maps show a mix of Zone X, shallow-flooding Zone AH and Zone AE parcels depending on the block. Flood insurance is mandatory for federally backed loans in the A zones and worth pricing everywhere. Look up the exact address with our flood tool before you make an offer.
As a tenant none of that is your premium to pay — but it is your risk to manage. The landlord insures the structure; your belongings are covered only by a renters policy, and flood damage to contents is usually a separate question again. Ask what the building does during a hurricane watch: shutters, garage closure, elevator shutdown and generator coverage vary widely.
Schools and getting around from Kendall
- Miami Killian Senior High School · high
- Miami Sunset Senior High School · high
- G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School · magnet
- Glades Middle School · middle
- Kenwood K-8 Center · k8
- Kendale Elementary School · elementary
- School for Advanced Studies, Kendall Campus · magnet
- Westminster Christian School · private
- Downtown Miami / Brickell · 11 miles
- Miami International Airport · 13 miles
- Miami Beach · 23 miles
- Doral · 14 miles
Renting out a property in Kendall
Kendall owners compete with professionally managed buildings that advertise constantly, so presentation and pricing to recent leased comparables — not asking prices — decide how long a unit sits empty.
How to rent in Kendall, step by step
- Work out the real up-front number from the table above before you start touring.
- Ask each listing who the landlord is — an owner or a leasing office — and what the approval process is.
- Tour, and check the air conditioning, water pressure, windows and any sign of past water intrusion.
- Apply, and budget the association fee per adult as non-refundable.
- Get the approval in writing before you give notice anywhere else.
- Read the lease — term, deposit, repairs, pets, parking — then sign and document the move-in condition with photographs.
Questions about renting in Kendall
How much do I need up front to rent in Kendall?
Plan for first month, a security deposit and often last month, plus an association application fee per adult where a condo or HOA screens tenants, and a refundable move-in deposit in many towers. The table on this page lists each one and when it is due.
When does a Florida landlord have to return my deposit?
Within 15 days of the end of the rental agreement if the landlord is not claiming any of it. If the landlord does intend to make a claim, Florida Statute 83.49(3)(a) requires written notice within 30 days, sent by certified mail to your last known address or by e-mail as the statute allows.
Who pays for repairs in a Florida rental?
Section 83.51 makes the landlord responsible for complying with applicable building, housing and health codes, and for maintaining structural elements such as roofs, windows, floors and plumbing in a single-family home or duplex unless the lease shifts specific items to you. Put every repair request in writing and keep a copy.
Do I need association approval to rent in Kendall?
In the condo and townhome villages the association approves the tenant, charges an application fee and often sets a minimum lease of one year. A managed complex runs its own screening instead, usually with an income multiple and a credit threshold published up front. Ask which process applies before you plan a move date.
Do I need renters insurance in Miami?
Your landlord’s policy covers the building, not your belongings, and in a condominium the association’s master policy covers even less of your unit. A renters policy is inexpensive and many Miami leases require it. If the building sits in a flood zone, ask whether contents flood coverage is separate.
Can I break a lease in Florida?
Only on the terms in your lease or on the narrow grounds Florida law provides — a lease is a contract for its full term. Some leases include an early termination clause with a stated fee. Read that clause before you sign, not when you need it.
Looking to rent in Kendall?
Tell us the bedrooms, the budget, the move date and whether you have pets. We send what is actually available and tell you which buildings approve quickly — in English or Español.