Moving to Miami for a 13-week contract: what a short-term lease near Jackson Memorial really costs in 2026

Travel nurse reviewing a short-term lease on a furnished Miami apartment near Jackson Memorial — moving to miami, cost of living in miami 2026

Short answer: The literal question — “Short-term leases near Jackson Memorial for travel nurses” — has one answer that beats any neighborhood ranking: sign the lease against Florida’s rules, not the landlord’s pitch. Near Jackson Memorial (1611 NW 12th Ave, Health District), furnished 1-bedrooms in Little Havana and Allapattah run $1,225–$1,750/month (October 2026, verified listings) — comfortably inside the typical $2,200/month tax-free housing stipend. But a 13-week lease is a transient rental under Florida law, which means up to 12% in tourist taxes on top (6% state + 6% Miami-Dade) unless the rent folds them in — Airbnb collects them automatically, a Furnished Finder landlord is legally supposed to. Month-to-month with 15 days’ written notice (§83.57) beats a fixed 13-week term when your contract might extend or get cancelled. And many condo buildings near the Health District require 30-day or 6-month minimums plus 10–30 days of board approval — so ask about minimum lease terms before you pay any application fee.

Updated: October 12, 2026.

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Moving to Miami as a travel nurse: how the 13-week lease actually works

Thirteen weeks is the awkward length in Miami housing. It is too long for a hotel, too short for most condo buildings’ rules, and — this is the part nobody tells you — short enough that Florida taxes it like a vacation rental. Three structures compete for your contract:

Whichever you choose, get the extension rate and the early-exit notice period in writing. Verbal promises from a landlord evaporate exactly when you need them — at week 13.

Cost of living in Miami: the 13-week lease math near Jackson Memorial

Same housing, three different channels. This is what a furnished 1-bedroom within 10–15 minutes of Jackson Memorial actually costs for a 13-week stay (October 2026):

Channel Monthly rent Fees and taxes 13-week all-in
Furnished Finder, direct (Allapattah / Little Havana) $1,400–$1,750 None — utilities often included; ask if transient tax is in the rent $4,200–$5,250
Airbnb, 28-day stay renewed (worked example) $65/night → $1,365 after 25% monthly discount ~15% service fee + 12% transient taxes + cleaning fee ~$5,200–$5,700
Corporate housing / extended-stay hotel Varies by provider All-in quotes — always ask for the monthly number in writing Usually far above the stipend

The gap between direct and platform is real: independent comparisons put the savings at $400–$1,000/month going direct (travelnursecalc.com, 2026). Against a $2,200/month stipend, a $1,400 Allapattah lease leaves $800/month in your pocket, tax-free — the Airbnb equivalent leaves roughly half of that. Run the stipend-vs-rent math for your specialty before you book, and match the neighborhood to your hospital with the travel nurse neighborhoods guide — Little Havana and Allapattah are the Jackson Memorial sweet spot.

What most people don’t know

Your 13-week lease is legally a transient rental. Florida taxes rentals of six months or less: 6% state sales tax plus 6% Miami-Dade transient tax (12% total in Miami, outside Miami Beach). On a $1,500/month lease, that is $180/month — ask every landlord: “Is the transient rental tax included in the rent, or on top?” Airbnb folds it into the total automatically; a direct landlord is the one legally on the hook to collect and remit.

“Non-refundable deposit” is a red flag. Florida’s deposit rule (§83.49) gives the landlord 15 days after move-out to return your deposit — or 30 days to notify you in writing that they intend to keep part of it. A deposit is refundable by default; anything labeled non-refundable is really a fee and must be disclosed as one. Read how security deposits in Miami actually work before you wire anything to a landlord you found online.

Condo minimums kill 13-week leases in the best buildings. Many buildings near the Health District require 30-day minimums, others six or twelve months — and board approval can add 10–30 days to your move-in. Do not wire an application fee before asking two questions: the minimum lease term, and whether the board must approve you.

Winter contracts collide with snowbird season. December through March, the same furnished inventory your contract needs is priced for tourists. If your 13 weeks touch winter, study how snowbird season moves Miami winter rents and book housing the week you sign the contract, not the week before it starts.

Parking is a line item. Jackson Memorial’s campus garages are free for the first two hours for visitors, then metered — employees park on permits. Ask your recruiter whether your assignment qualifies for an employee permit; if not, budget for the garage and confirm your building includes a space, because $150–$250/month of hospital parking eats the stipend margin fast.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sign a 13-week lease in a condo near Jackson Memorial? Only if the building’s minimum allows it — many require 30-day, 6-month, or 12-month minimums, plus board approval that adds 10–30 days. Furnished landlords renting houses or duplexes (common on Furnished Finder in Allapattah) are usually the cleanest 13-week fit.

Should I take month-to-month or a fixed 13-week term? Month-to-month when your contract might extend or get cancelled — Florida gives you out with 15 days’ written notice (§83.57). Fixed term when the price is right and the assignment is certain. Either way, get the extension rate and early-exit terms in writing.

Furnished Finder or Airbnb for a 13-week contract? Furnished Finder for the full stay: no 10–15% service fees, utilities often included, landlords who price for 13-week travelers. Airbnb for week one if you arrive before the lease starts — instant booking, real reviews, flexible cancellation — then move into the direct lease.

Do I pay tourist tax on a 13-week lease? Yes. Florida taxes rentals of six months or less: 6% state + 6% Miami-Dade = 12% on top of the rent in Miami (outside Miami Beach), unless the landlord folds it in. Airbnb collects and remits it automatically; direct landlords are legally required to — ask whether it is included.

Yara Coker — SETTLE, relocation services in Miami.

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