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Colony at Dadeland

9357 SW 77th Ave, FL 33156

4.0 ★ (308 reviews)

Rental complex with 8 buildings

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Summary

Colony at Dadeland is a 427-unit rental complex of eight named low- and mid-rise buildings built in 1967, tucked into a residential pocket of unincorporated Dadeland near Kendall. Two pools, a fitness center and a gated entrance are the draw. Residents praise helpful maintenance and move-in staff; complaints concern elevator reliability, parking availability, and apartment repair issues.

427 unitsBuilt 1967Managed by United Property Management, Inc.

Reviews

What residents praise

Helpful maintenance and move-in staff

Residents appreciate fast, professional repairs and helpful move-in support.

Pool and grounds

The two pools and BBQ picnic area are the most consistently praised amenities, described as clean and well kept even by reviewers with other complaints.

What residents complain about

Elevator reliability

Multiple reviews over more than a year describe small, slow or broken elevators, with residents climbing several flights of stairs when they're out of service.

Parking availability

Residents describe scarce guest parking, tight spaces that lead to scratched cars, and inconsistent enforcement of the resident sticker system.

Apartment repair issues

Residents report rusted windows and doors, leaks, chipping paint and AC that does not reliably cool.

Management responsiveness

Residents describe slow responses to requests and unclear communication about charges and lease-end terms.

Amenities

Air conditioning and a dishwasher in every apartment, with in-unit washer/dryer in select units only. Two pools, a fitness center, a clubhouse with an entertaining kitchen and bar, a sauna, and a gated entrance with covered garage parking.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Some apartments

Air conditioning

Dishwasher

In the building

Doorman

Not available

Elevator

Fitness center

Pool

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking^*

Package service

Resident storage^*

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

Also here: Electric vehicle charging stations · Rentable storage spaces · Package room

Location

Colony at Dadeland is located at 9357 SW 77th Ave, Miami, FL 33156. Colony at Dadeland sits in a residential pocket of unincorporated Dadeland near Kendall, close to the Dadeland Mall shopping and dining corridor and within a short drive of US-1 and the Palmetto Expressway.

Around Miami Beach

Around Miami
14 minby car
Coral Gables
18 minby car
Brickell
20 minby car
Downtown
20 minby car
Miami International Airport
24 minby car
Wynwood
26 minby car
South Beach (Lincoln Road)
44 minby car
Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk

FEMA high-risk flood zone (AH)
1 review reports flooding since 2025

Safety and upkeepResidents report elevator problems

2 reviews report elevator problems since 2025
1 review reports AC problems since 2026
2 reviews report leaks since 2025
3 reviews report mold or persistent moisture since 2024
3 reviews report pests since 2024
1 review reports unresolved maintenance since 2026
2 county building-department cases since 2023, 2 still open Show all 2Hide
- Case 20250240915 (code violation) · openAug 2025
- Case 20250240616 (code violation) · openAug 2025

Noise and disruptionSome noise reported

1 review reports noise from neighbors, parties or nightlife since 2025

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Availability

One- and two-bedroom apartments run from about 726 to 1,190 square feet across several named floor-plan buildings.

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Listing
#25-0147#25-0147	1 bed	$2,095	726	—	Zillow
#5-0236#5-0236	1 bed	$2,120	774	—	Zillow
#5-0337#5-0337	1 bed	$2,120	774	—	Zillow
#65-2005#65-2005	1 bed	$2,134	780	—	Zillow
#65-4003#65-4003	1 bed	$2,134	780	—	Zillow
#95-4042#95-4042	1 bed	$2,134	825	—	Zillow
#65-2002#65-2002	1 bed	$2,134	780	—	Zillow
#5-0138#5-0138	1 bed	$2,164	774	Nov 19, 26	Zillow
#65-1002#65-1002	1 bed	$2,178	780	—	Zillow
#15-0116#15-0116	2 beds	$2,365	921	Nov 5, 26	Zillow
#65-4007#65-4007	2 beds	$2,376	921	—	Zillow
#75-2019#75-2019	2 beds	$2,376	921	—	Zillow
#95-4045#95-4045	2 beds	$2,376	921	—	Zillow
#95-4046#95-4046	2 beds	$2,376	921	Oct 11, 26	Zillow
#095-3038#095-3038	2 beds	$2,376	921	Oct 18, 26	Zillow
#45-0104#45-0104	2 beds	$2,410	921	Nov 5, 26	Zillow
#075-2025#075-2025	2 beds	$2,489	1,041	Nov 19, 26	Zillow
#65-4012#65-4012	2 beds	$2,534	1,041	Oct 31, 26	Zillow
#57-0101#57-0101	2 beds	$2,592	970	Nov 5, 26	Zillow
#15-0212#15-0212	2 beds	$2,682	1,190	Oct 10, 26	Zillow
#015-0214#015-0214	2 beds	$2,682	1,190	—	Zillow
#015-0219#015-0219	2 beds	$2,682	1,190	—	Zillow
#45-0203#45-0203	2 beds	$2,727	1,190	—	Zillow
#057-0309#057-0309	3 beds	$3,758	1,315	Dec 2, 26	Zillow

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $150/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include electricity through FPL and $60/month for basic internet. Colony at Dadeland charges a $125 application fee per applicant, a $275 one-time administrative fee, and a $300 security deposit on most floor plans. A parking space and rentable storage are available but not priced publicly.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$90 Paid directly to FPL. We estimate $90/month for a one-bedroom apartment. Source: FPL rates and typical bill	~$90
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $60/month for a basic plan. Source: Miami entry-level internet pricing, used as a planning allowance	~$60

Estimated monthly total Excluding parking and any storage rental

~$150

Also available: Pet fee ($450/pet (nonrefundable) plus $25/month pet rent per pet, 2 pet max) · Covered parking (Available)

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application fee Application fee Source: Colony at Dadeland property-managed fee schedule	$125/applicant
Administrative fee Administrative fee Charged per unit at move-in. Source: Colony at Dadeland property-managed fee schedule	$275
Security deposit Security deposit The standard deposit on the floor plans we checked. Source: Zillow building record	$300

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