Known for its Cuban influence, stellar weather and top-tier nightlife and entertainment scene, Miami is undoubtedly one of the most desirable places in the U.S. to call home. With so many people moving to the 305, apartment complexes are working hard to maximize their outdoor space and entice potential renters through their rooftop amenities.
Whether you’re an all-day sunbather, a morning lap swimmer or just someone that likes to cap each day off with a beautiful view, the apartments featured on this list represent the best of the best in Miami when it comes to providing residents with the elevated resources they need to enjoy apartment life to the fullest. Find your favorite and fill out an application today.
Panorama Tower
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Panorama Tower boasts one of the most stunning communal rooftops you’ll ever find at an apartment building. While not on the top of the building, this elevated oasis is well up off the street level and rises above the hustle and bustle below. This large terrace boasts a sizable sundeck lined with loungers as far as the eye can see.
No South Beach sun deck would be complete without a resort-style pool. Just around the corner from the tanning zone is a gorgeous rectangular pool accompanied by a small water park with fountains and sprinkler-style equipment to make cooling off more fun than ever before. Located right on the water in the desirable Brickell neighborhood, Panorama Tower sets the standard for rooftop amenities in Miami.
Cascade
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The rooftop pool at Cascade feels more like a five-star spa than it does a communal hangout at your home. Lined with luxury lounge chairs shaded by large umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and up above the sounds and stresses of the streets below, this pristine pool is the perfect place to ride out the Miami heat in comfort and style.
This 421-unit Golden Pines apartment community also boasts a large lounge area just off the pool. This covered section of the roof is complete with comfortable chairs, tables for dining al fresco and plenty of space for multiple groups of friends to enjoy at a time, this sweet and stylish hangout is always available for good times. If you’re more of the active type, the roof also boasts a small sports court perfect for basketball, tennis and other outdoor activities.
Watermarc at Biscayne Bay
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Watermarc at Biscayne Bay features a few pockets of separate social spaces throughout its expansive rooftop. Pictured above is one of the beautifully designed lounge areas. Surrounded by greenery and protected from the windy weather that comes with being high above ground level by tall glass walls, this elevated oasis simply has to be experienced to be believed.
In addition to the turf-top lounge area, Watermarc at Biscayne Bay also boasts one of the most beautiful apartment pools in existence. Intelligently designed to provide shade in some spaces and unblocked Florida sun in others, this large swimming setup is great for laps on Monday morning or floating freely on Friday evening. However you like to enjoy the great outdoors in Miami, this 296-unit Edgewater community has you covered.
Artem Wynwood
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All about providing a comfortable place to soak up the Miami sun, the rooftop at Artem Wynwood is a wonderful place to find yourself when the temperatures rise in Biscayne Bay. While the square pool may not be ideal for swimming laps, it is the perfect place to cool off and soak away the stress that comes with the nine-to-five life.
Located in the coveted Wynwood Arts District, this 189-unit apartment complex also houses an indoor lounge just off the pool area. This classy communal hangout features a demonstration kitchen with funky wallpaper, ample seating for multiple groups and a wall-mounted, oversized Connect Four game. It’s easy to see from the second you step foot on the property, life is good at Artem Wynwood.
WYND 27 & 28
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Another stellar spot in the Wynwood Arts District neighborhood, the rooftop at WYND 27 & 28 is one of the better places in all of Miami to find yourself, regardless of the weather. Boasting one of the largest, best-equipped lounges you’ll ever find, this cool hangout spot comes complete with designer lighting and furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows and a pool table with some of the best views in the city.
Walk outside the indoor lounge and you’ll find yourself on the awe-inspiring rooftop terrace. This terrace boasts comfortable outdoor furniture, stunning views and a small pool. Packed with communal amenities, WYND 27 & 28 is one of the most fun places in Miami to call home.
Gables Columbus Center
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The pool at Gables Columbus Center is, in a word, massive. The crystal clear water at this huge elevated swimming area is ideal for laps, perfect for large groups of friends and the place to be when you want to unwind at the end of a long day. Whether you’re staying cool while you maintain your tan or are more of a kickback in the shade type, there’s something for you at this stellar communal space.
Situated in Central Gables, the pool at this 228-unit community is surrounded by open space and peppered with tables, lounge chairs under umbrellas and undeniably beautiful views. If that’s not enough to make you love apartment life, there may not be anything that will.
Yacht Club at Brickell Apartments
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Coastal living in Miami doesn’t get better than it is at Yacht Club at Brickell Apartments. This 357-unit apartment community sits about as close as you can possibly be to the water. This stellar location provides residents with unobstructed views of Virginia Key and all the natural beauty of the beach.
There’s no better place to soak up the beauty at this Brickell apartment complex than from the expansive sun deck. Packed with lounge chairs, peppered with greenery and so close to the water you can practically taste the salt, this is apartment living at its finest.
Brickell 1st Apartments
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The pool at Brickell 1st Apartments is the perfect place to stay cool when temperatures soar. Lined by lounge chairs and surrounded by stunning views, you simply won’t find a better place to relax under the shining sun than this terrific rooftop terrace.
Another beautiful Brickell apartment community, this 131-unit complex also boasts a jacuzzi and multiple covered seating areas in addition to the private pool. The jacuzzi and tables are conveniently located around the corner from the swimming area and allow enough room for multiple groups to occupy the area at one time without having to deal with too much overlap.
Villa Majorca
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Villa Majorca boasts a surprisingly large rooftop terrace for its smaller size. While the complex only houses 34 units, this boutique community is big on outdoor amenities and, as such, is the envy of locals all throughout the Central Gables area.
The large terrace atop Villa Majorca features a professional-grade grilling area complete with ample prep space, multiple lounge chairs spaced out throughout the area and meticulously manicured potted plants lining the perimeter. Suffice it to say, this spot is more than capable of accommodating the demands of the residents lucky enough to call these artisan apartments home.
The Mile at Coral Gables
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The Mile at Coral Gables houses a stellar rooftop pool. Lined with lounge chairs and large cabanas, the pool at this upscale apartment complex is as elegant in form as it is in function. Just off the pool area, you’ll find a stunning indoor lounge with plenty of seating and pool views. Regardless of what the weather is doing in Miami, The Mile at Coral Gables has you covered.
Located in the sought-after Miami Urban Acres area, the rooftop pool and hangout area at this 120-unit community most definitely caters to the active lifestyles of its residents by providing a ton of on-site resources for outdoor rest, relaxation and recreation.
There’s a Miami rooftop made just for you
It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a quiet place to soak up the views, a resort-style pool, or a grill station that’s perched high up above the hustle and bustle of the city below, the apartments featured on this list all provide residents with the type of rooftop living that makes Miami so unique. Pick your favorite place from the selection above and fill out an application today.
