4th Street Commons

4th Street Commons is a purpose-built, off-campus student housing community in Miami's Sweetwater Groves neighborhood. It’s situated approximately one mile north of the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, the main campus of Florida International University (FIU). 

Managed by Asset Living, the community is designed specifically for FIU students who want an independent living setup without a long commute to class. Check what current residents think in the Verified Reviews below before you decide.

Location and getting to FIU

- Located at 10899 SW 4th St, Miami, FL 33174, in Sweetwater, a residential, student-friendly neighborhood with ample shopping and dining 
- Situated about 0.5 miles from FIU's Modesto A. Maidique Campus and 0.6 miles from the Engineering Center
- Served by the FIU CATS shuttle and multiple Miami-Dade Transit Metrobus routes
- Located about 0.4 miles from the green space of Carlow Park

Floor plans and apartment types

4th Street Commons offers fully furnished studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments, each with a private bathroom, in-unit washer/dryer, and fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

- Studios and one-bedroom apartments suit students who prefer to live alone.
- Two-bedroom apartments, with private bedrooms and bathrooms and a communal living area, are popular with roommate pairs.
- Four-bedroom apartments (including the 4×4 City View and 4×4 Pool View layouts) are leased by the bed and are a popular option for groups of friends splitting rent.
- Roommate matching is available for students who wish to share an apartment.

Pricing and floor plans

Rates start at around $1,179 per month for a shared four-bedroom Exterior apartment and at $1,199 for the City View four-bedroom units. The prices for Pool View and Pool View Exterior four-bedroom apartments are similar, but they’re not always available. The average monthly price for a 607 sq ft one-bedroom apartment is $1,765.  

Overall, pricing is mid-range for FIU-area student housing. Rent typically includes high-speed internet, water, sewer, trash, and cable, depending on the lease and apartment type.

Amenities

- Resort-style pool with hammocks and lounge chairs
- Outdoor firepit and grills
- 4th Club Lounge for social gatherings
- Regular resident social events
- 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness center
- Study lounges and a computer center with printing
- On-site market/grocery store for late-night snacks or early-morning essentials
- Controlled building access
- On-site parking and electric vehicle charging
- On-site management and maintenance
- ENERGY STAR® certified building

Pet policy

4th Street Commons is pet-friendly, allowing up to two pets per unit upon payment of a non-refundable pet fee and a monthly fee per pet. Dogs must weigh less than 40 lbs. and be at least one year old. Some dog breeds aren’t allowed. Since the pet policy may change between leasing cycles, please confirm current terms directly with the leasing office before applying.

Applying, leasing, and moving in

- Leases typically run on an annual student term (2026–2027 for the upcoming cycle), with move-in from late August ahead of the fall semester.
- You can complete an application online through the 4th Street Leasing site.
- You can reach the leasing office at 305–551–0320. It’s open Monday to Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 12–4pm (closed Sunday).
- For specifics regarding deposits, early termination, or sublet options, you can also contact the leasing team through the website.

A great option for FIU students

With the short distance to campus, FIU Operations’ free transportation services, by-the-bed leasing, and roommate matching, 4th Street Commons is tailored to FIU student life. It’s a particularly great choice for international and exchange students, transfer students, and upperclassmen who want to live off campus but within walking distance of FIU. And "by-the-bed" leasing means you sign and pay only for your own room within a shared apartment. You're not responsible if your roommate doesn’t pay their portion of the rent. 

How we compare to other on-campus and off-campus housing

As off-campus, by-the-bed housing, 4th Street Commons gives students their own private bedroom and bathroom within a shared apartment—a different setup from FIU's on-campus dorms. See Miami housing rankings to compare 4th Street Commons to other on- and off-campus housing options for FIU students.