SETTLE · RENTALS · EDITION #2 · OCTOBER 2026
For families landing in Miami: five homes I vetted this week, from a $3,000 Silver Bluff house to a furnished Bay-view condo on Grove Isle.
I know what a family move to Miami really looks like. The transfer letter is signed, the kids are finishing school back home, and you need more than a roof — you need a landing that works from day one. A house with a yard. Schools you can verify before you sign. A lease that gives you stability for the first year. And yes, the dog is coming too.
This week I went through Coconut Grove’s rental listings and narrowed them to five homes for rent in Coconut Grove that I would actually recommend to a family moving to Miami with kids. The Grove fits this chapter: Saturday mornings at the CocoWalk farmers’ market, the Bay breeze along Main Highway, streets where kids still ride bikes. Four of these five are pet-friendly houses for rent. One comes fully furnished with flexible terms, for families who need to land soft and decide later.
Every home below is active as of October 17, 2026, with price and availability verified. Miami moves fast, though — message me before you fall in love with one.
This week’s five
$3,000/mo — Silver Bluff house
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,218 sq ft · Pets welcome
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$3,775/mo — South Bay house
2 bed · 2 bath + den · 1,105 sq ft · Pets welcome
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$3,800/mo — Mary St apartment
2 bed · 1.5 bath · 900 sq ft
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$7,600/mo — Grove Isle condo
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,882 sq ft · Furnished
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$3,000 — Silver Bluff house
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,218 sq ft ($2.46/sq ft) — Silver Bluff Gardens, Coconut Grove
Front of the house
Kitchen
Side patio and access
☆ SETTLE highlights:
- Pets: Yes — pets welcome
- Parking: Street parking
- Laundry: In-unit washer/dryer
- Furnished: No
- Available: August 18, 2026
- Days on market: 59
Why I picked it for your landing: The most accessible entry point in the Grove this week — a real 3-bedroom house with in-unit laundry and pets welcome, at a price that leaves room in the relocation budget for everything else the move demands.
Ideal for: Families who want a house with space for kids and pets without stretching the first-year budget.
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$3,775 — South Bay house
2 bed · 2 bath + den/office · 1,105 sq ft ($3.42/sq ft) — South Bay Estates, Coconut Grove
Front porch
Open-plan living/kitchen
Kitchen, second angle
☆ SETTLE highlights:
- Pets: Yes — $300 non-refundable pet fee; 1 pet, max 50 lbs
- Parking: Carport, 2 spaces
- Dishwasher: Yes
- Furnished: No
- Available: September 1, 2026
- Days on market: 66
Why I picked it for your landing: The den doubles as a home office or playroom — gold for parents working remotely while the kids settle into a new school. Covered carport parking for two and pets welcome make the logistics easy.
Ideal for: Remote-working parents who need a dedicated office corner plus room for kids and a dog.
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$3,800 — Mary St apartment
2 bed · 1.5 bath · 900 sq ft ($4.22/sq ft) — Mary Street area, Coconut Grove
Building exterior
Living room
Kitchen
☆ SETTLE highlights:
- Pets: No
- Parking: Assigned / carport, 2 spaces
- Dishwasher: Yes
- Application fee: $100
- Furnished: No
- Available: September 2, 2026
Why I picked it for your landing: A tidy, low-maintenance apartment steps from the Mary Street corridor — walk to the Grove’s shops and the Bay. Two parking spaces is a genuine perk at this price.
Ideal for: Small families or couples who want the Grove lifestyle with minimal upkeep while they learn the city.
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$5,300 — Edgewater penthouse
2 bed · 2 bath penthouse · 1,310 sq ft ($4.05/sq ft) — Gables Waterway, Coconut Grove
Building on the waterway
Building amenity
Unit interior
☆ SETTLE highlights:
- Pets: Yes — pets welcome
- Parking: Garage, 1 space
- Dishwasher: Yes
- Application fee: $150
- Furnished: No
- Available: October 15, 2026
Why I picked it for your landing: Penthouse light and water views with pets welcome — a rare combination. The Gables Waterway location keeps you close to top-rated school corridors while living the waterfront version of the Grove.
Ideal for: Families who want condo convenience, water views, and the dog along for the ride.
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$7,600 — Grove Isle condo, furnished
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,882 sq ft ($4.04/sq ft) — Grove Isle, Coconut Grove
Balcony and water view
Living room
Dining/kitchen
☆ SETTLE highlights:
- Furnished: Yes — fully furnished, move in with suitcases
- Lease: Flexible terms available (under 1 year)
- Pets: No
- Parking: Garage, 1 space + valet
- Application fee: $175
- Available: September 19, 2026
- Days on market: 28
- Included: Water, internet & cable
- Building: Full-service — gym, pools, playground
Why I picked it for your landing: The soft-landing option: furnished, flexible lease, utilities bundled, and a full-service island building with a playground. Land, enroll the kids, and decide on the permanent home without pressure.
Ideal for: Families on a corporate relocation or anyone who needs a premium furnished base for the first months.
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Coconut Grove: schools & getting around
Schools (area level): Coconut Grove Elementary (PK–5) anchors the neighborhood. Public middle/high pathways in the area include Ponce de Leon Middle and Coral Gables Senior High — always verify zoning by the exact address before applying. Private options families ask me about: Ransom Everglades and Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.
Walkability: CocoWalk and the Main Highway corridor put dining, groceries, and the Saturday farmers’ market within a stroll from most of these homes.
Transit: Metrorail — Coconut Grove Station connects you to Brickell and Downtown without the car.
Commutes (area estimates): Brickell ~15–20 min · Coral Gables ~10 min · MIA ~20 min.
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Prefer WhatsApp? Message me at (305) 240-3971 — tell me which home caught your eye and when you land.
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Selection by Yara Coker · SETTLE, relocation services in Miami · Data verified on October 17, 2026
