Living in Brickell, Miami's Financial District by the Bay

#5 in my series "The 10 Best Places to Live in Miami in 2026"

Brickell is Miami's financial district, just south of the Miami River and right on Biscayne Bay. It is a neighborhood of tall glass towers, but you can walk almost everywhere: to work, to dinner, to the gym and to the water. Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village give it a busy, urban feel, while Brickell Key and Simpson Park give you a quiet break.

Why people love Brickell

• You can walk to restaurants, shops, offices and the bay

• Metrorail and the free Metromover stop right in the neighborhood

• Amazing views of Biscayne Bay and the city from many condos

• Green space nearby, like The Underline and Simpson Park

• Full-service buildings with pools, gyms and doormen

Brickell real estate

Brickell is almost all high-rise condos. A typical Brickell condo sells for about $660,000, with one-bedrooms often between $300,000 and $500,000 and two-bedrooms between $500,000 and $1 million. New towers keep coming: 2200 Brickell was finished in July 2026, Cipriani Residences (the tallest tower in Florida) expects first move-ins in summer 2027, and One Brickell Riverfront is planned for August 2027.

Who Brickell suits

Young professionals, international buyers and investors who want a walkable, lock-and-leave lifestyle, and downsizers who want city life with views.

My tip

In older towers I always check the milestone inspection, the reserve study and any planned special assessments, because they can add a lot to your monthly cost. I also check the rental rules, since many buildings limit short-term rentals.

Where to eat, drink and hang out

• Komodo: Southeast Asian food in a big multi-level space

• Sugar: rooftop bar on the 40th floor of EAST Miami

• Mary Brickell Village: restaurants, bars and shops outdoors

• Brickell City Centre: shopping, dining and a cinema

• Atelier Monnier: French pastries and coffee on Brickell Avenue