5 Miami ‘penthouses’ for under $500K

Welcome to Miami’s Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent or buy for a set dollar amount across various South Florida neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out!

Last week’s Curbed Comparisons covered rentals across Miami priced under $1,800 per month, which is the city’s current median price for one-bedroom apartments.

This week, we are buyers looking at penthouse units across Miami priced at or below $500,000. Our list ranges from the least to most expensive penthouses and begins in South Beach.

South Beach: 1000 West Avenue Penthouse 26

$395,000

Here’s a 852-square-foot penthouse atop the Mirador, which sits in a very walkable location off West Avenue. It has one bedroom, one bathroom, polished concrete floors, and granite countertops.

via Eleonora Depalma

Downtown: 335 South Biscayne Boulevard Penthouse 03

$399,000

This one-bed, one-bath at One Miami overlooks Biscayne Bay and the Miami River. It features 868 square feet of living space and 12-foot ceilings,.

via David Vazquez

Edgewater: 1717 North Bayshore Drive Penthouse C38

$404,000

This unit is for sale by the owner and includes one bedroom, two bathrooms, 1068 square feet of living space, bay views, and excellent finishes.

via Kerri Meeks

Brickell: 690 Southwest 1st Court Penthouse 13

$439,000

This renovated corner penthouse atop Brickell’s Neo Vertika condo is a two-story loft featuring city and river views. There’s 1,255 square feet of interior space and a large balcony.

via Eyal Pasternak

North Beach: 6801 Collins Avenue Penthouse 7

$499,000

Lastly is this 920-square-foot penthouse in the Carillion’s center tower. It’s the second most affordable one-bedroom unit in the building on a price-per-foot ($542) basis, boasting ocean views and redesigned finishes.

via Leona Scott