This is a very good question. It’s a fine line between looking to early and looking at the last frantic minute. Generally speaking when priced right; rental inventory in Brickell, Downtown Miami, Midtown Miami and Miami Beach doesn’t stay on the market forever. Therefore if you start looking two months out, it will probably not be the same inventory a month from now. The other factor is the building application process. Most buildings/management companies/condo associations take anywhere from 7 to 14 business days PLUS to process a building application. So then again, looking last minute is also not advisable.
So what’s my final advice?
If you are a planner, start looking online a few months out and get a feel of the buildings/units that you like the most. The best way to narrow down your selection is to first decide on the area where you most want to live: Brickell, Downtown Miami, Midtown Miami or Miami Beach? These are four very different areas and it’s almost impossible to preview everything available in each of these areas. So first figure out the area where you want to be, then the building and then we can narrow down units within the building that best match your needs.
For the rest of you, about one month out from the start date is a good start. Last but not least for my last minute people….. yes, we can still find you a place quickly, it will depend on the building, you may need to stay in your hotel a few extra days but we can still find you a great place.
Just remember, renting in Miami or Miami Beach is not at all like renting in most other areas. Securing a rental here is a process, there are owners to deal with and also condo associations.
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