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Aria on the Bay

488 NE 18th St, FL 33132

4.0 ★ (253 reviews)

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Summary

Aria on the Bay is a 53-story, 648-unit Edgewater condominium tower with a 14th-floor amenity deck holding four pools, a fitness center, spa and screening room. Residents praise helpful staff and building security; complaints concern strict rule enforcement, security-deposit disputes, and valet costs and waits.

648 unitsBuilt 2018

Reviews

What residents praise

Helpful staff and building security

Residents appreciate professional, welcoming concierge and security staff and the attended lobby.

Amenities and views

Residents appreciate the pool deck, gym and bay views.

What residents complain about

Strict rule enforcement

Residents describe fines for minor infractions and restrictive rules for deliveries and key-fob access.

Security-deposit disputes

Residents report substantial deposit deductions without clear itemized explanations.

Valet costs and waits

Residents describe costly valet parking and lengthy waits to retrieve their cars.

Amenities

Every apartment has central air, an in-unit washer/dryer and a dishwasher. The 14th-floor amenity deck has four pools, fire pits, BBQ grills and outdoor kitchens, plus a fitness center, yoga studio, spa and 24-hour concierge and security.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Central air

Dishwasher

In the building

24-hour doorman

Elevator

Fitness center

Pool

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking^*

Package service

Resident storage

Not available

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Movie theater / screening room · Indoor-outdoor social room · Spa and massage treatment rooms · Valet parking (per-use charge)

Location

Aria on the Bay is located at 488 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132. Aria on the Bay sits on NE 18th Street in Edgewater, a short walk to the Bayshore waterfront and Margaret Pace Park, with Downtown Miami, Midtown and the Arts & Entertainment District nearby.

Around Miami Beach Transit Supermarkets Parks

Around Miami
4 minby car
Downtown
6 minby car
Brickell
8 minby car
South Beach (Lincoln Road)
12 minby car
Miami International Airport
16 minby car
Coral Gables
30 minby car
Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk

FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)
1 review reports flooding since 2022
5 street-flooding reports to the City within a block since 2015, 1 at this building Show all 5Hide
- 488 NE 18th St (this building)Jun 2024
- 1795 NE 4th AveJun 2024
- 1803 N Bayshore DrJun 2023
- 1800 N Bayshore DrJun 2023
- NE 18th St & N Bayshore DrNov 2022

Safety and upkeepRecent repair permits

1 review reports elevator problems since 2023
1 review reports AC problems since 2023
1 review reports unresolved maintenance since 2023
Major repair permits in the past year: concrete and structural repairs, deck and waterproofing work Show all 2Hide
- Concrete and structural repairs, Deck and waterproofing workFeb 2026
- Deck and waterproofing workDec 2025

Noise and disruptionResidents report noise

2 reviews report noise from neighbors, parties or nightlife since 2023
4 construction sites within 750 ft, nearest 450 ft Show all 4Hide
- 331 NE 18th St450 ft
- 1700 NE 4 Ave450 ft
- 1837 NE 4 Ave450 ft
- 1717 N Bayshore Dr750 ft
Night work permitted within 500 ft until Nov 2026 Show all 1Hide
- water & sewer connections, 10p–6auntil Nov 2026

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Sources

Availability

Apartments are individually owned, with owner-set lease terms and condo association approval required before move-in. Owners may rent a unit at most twice a year, with a six-month minimum lease.

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Listing
#1303#1303	1 bed	$3,600	759	—	Zillow
#3606#3606	1 bed	$3,600	979	—	Zillow
#2104#2104	1 bed	$3,850	780	—	Zillow
#1600#1600	2 beds	$4,850	1,171	—	Zillow
#3200#3200	2 beds	$5,500	1,171	—	Zillow
#311#311	2 beds	$5,950	1,205	—	Zillow
#11#11	2 beds	$6,000	1,161	Oct 7, 26	Zillow
#806#806	2 beds	$6,500	—	Sep 14, 26	Zillow
#0#0	3 beds	$7,500	2,018	—	Zillow
#19#19	3 beds	$7,900	1,592	—	Zillow
#908#908	3 beds	$8,000	1,865	—	Zillow
#1815#1815	3 beds	$11,000	2,018	—	Zillow
#715#715	3 beds	$12,500	2,018	—	Zillow

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $130/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include FPL electricity. Basic cable, internet, water, sewer and trash are covered by the condo association, and resident amenities are included. Association approval is required before move-in, and its cost is set by the individual owner. Valet parking carries its own per-use charge.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Electricity Electricity Electricity is billed directly by Florida Power & Light. We estimate $130/month, based on FPL's published typical residential bill for 1,000 kWh. Source: FPL rates and typical bill	~$130
Cable, internet, water and sewer Cable, internet, water and sewer Basic cable and internet, water, sewer and trash removal are included in the condo association dues, which the owner pays. Source: Aria on the Bay condo rental summary	Included
Amenities Amenities Resident amenities, including the pools, fitness center and concierge, are covered by the condo association and included with the apartment. Source: Aria on the Bay building amenities	Included

Estimated monthly total Cable, internet, water, sewer and amenities included; excluding valet parking

~$130

Also available: Valet parking (About $20-30 per use)

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