Downtown 5th is a twin-tower Melo Group rental complex in Downtown Miami, with about 1,042 apartments split between a 52-story East Tower at 55 NE 5th St and a matching West Tower at 25 NE 5th St. Both towers opened in 2021, share the Downtown 5th brand, leasing office and amenities, including two pools, a large fitness center and a market/café on the pool deck, and have stayed close to fully leased since. Residents praise helpful move-in and front-desk support; complaints concern security-deposit deductions, elevator outages and waits, and noise and views toward the jail.
Residents appreciate smooth move-ins and quick help from leasing and front-desk staff.
Residents highlight the Downtown location next to a Metromover stop, walking distance to Brickell, and the market/café on the pool deck as a genuine daily convenience.
Residents report disputed move-out charges for paint, flooring and cleaning.
Residents report elevators out of service for extended periods and long waits.
Residents describe nearby jail activity audible from the pool deck and some apartments.
Residents report persistent pests or mold requiring repeated treatment.
In-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher and central air conditioning in every apartment, two swimming pools, a roughly 3,600-square-foot fitness center, and a market/café on the pool deck, shared across both towers. There is no resident storage or bike room.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Business center and conference room · Game room and party room · Kids' play area · Covered garage with valet parking
Downtown 5th is located at 55 NE 5th St, Miami, FL 33132. Downtown 5th sits in Downtown Miami next to a Metromover stop, with quick transfers toward Government Center, the Arsht Center and Brickell. It's a dense, walkable part of Downtown with restaurants, transit and Bayfront Park nearby, alongside ongoing construction typical of the area.
Driving times without traffic.
Driving times without traffic.

Another Downtown Miami rental tower if you want to compare against a higher price point, 24-hour concierge and an on-site Whole Foods.

A Downtown rental with a wellness/amenity-brand focus, useful for comparing against Downtown 5th's more straightforward, budget-oriented positioning in the same neighborhood.
Zillow's published floor plans run from 615–700 square feet for one-bedrooms up to about 1,300 square feet for a three-bedroom, with base rents from roughly $2,050 to $3,600. No units were listed for lease at the time of this review; the complex has stayed close to fully leased across both towers since it opened in 2021.
Availability: contact the building
Budget about $185/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include electricity and internet at either tower. Residents describe disputed move-out deductions at both towers.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$137 Paid directly to FPL. We estimate $137/month using FPL's published typical residential customer bill. Source: FPL rates and typical bill | ~$137 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: AT&T Fiber Miami plans, used as a planning allowance, not a quote | ~$50 |
Estimated monthly total Excluding parking, pet fees and the security deposit
~$185Also available: Valet parking (~$25/24hrs)
| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application | $150/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Multiple residents describe move-out deductions from roughly $450 to $2,400 for paint, flooring or cleaning that they dispute. | Required |
