SOLIMAR RENTAL GUIDE
Is Solimar Right for You?
Solimar sits at 255 Galen Drive in the Village of Key Biscayne — an interior street between Crandon Boulevard and the oceanfront belt. This is Solimar of Key Biscayne, not the Collins Avenue building in Surfside. Renters look here for a low-rise condominium with a pool and assigned parking, where the beach is a walk rather than sand at the building line.
Furniture, parking, and any water glimpse belong to the leased condo. If you need a three-bedroom oceanfront mid-rise or a Grand Bay tower, compare Mar Azul or Grand Bay Residences. If you were searching Surfside, confirm the address before you apply.
Good Fit If
- You want a low-rise Key Biscayne home on an interior Galen Drive street.
- A village walk to the beach is acceptable, not a sand-front door.
- You will confirm parking spaces and whether laundry is in the unit.
Compare Other Options If
- You need a three-bedroom oceanfront mid-rise or a Grand Bay tower.
- You were searching the Surfside Solimar on Collins Avenue.
Why Rent at Solimar?
Renters choose Solimar when a low-rise Galen Drive address with a pool fits better than a beachfront tower or the Grand Bay hotel grounds.
Low-Rise Village Scale
Circulation stays on a few floors with lettered units. Neighbor count is far smaller than the Grand Bay or Ocean Club towers if tenant access is allowed.
Compact Interior Homes
Advertised homes are often one- and two-bedroom layouts suited to couples or small households. Confirm the legal plan matches the listing before you apply.
Pool and Assigned Parking
A community pool, barbecue area, and assigned spaces support daily use. Confirm which spaces and whether a washer stays with the lease.
Walkable Village Position
Galen Drive sits near Crandon shops and a longer walk to the beach. Groceries can be closer than from the south-island oceanfront buildings.
Things to Consider Before Renting at Solimar
Do not confuse this Key Biscayne Solimar with the twin-tower building on Collins Avenue in Surfside, and do not treat 255 Galen as oceanfront.
Beach Is a Walk
Listings often say a short walk to the sand. That is a village walk, not a private beach lot. Confirm how you will reach the water daily.
Views Are Unit-Specific
Many homes look at the pool, gardens, or neighboring roofs. A water glimpse, if any, depends on floor and line and is not building-wide frontage.
1979 Systems Vary
Windows, cooling, plumbing, and finishes have been updated unevenly. Inspect the actual condo, including in-unit laundry if advertised, rather than assuming a neighbor's renovation.
Renting at Solimar: What to Know
Renting at Solimar usually means a landlord lease plus association approval for the lettered unit at 255 Galen Drive, Key Biscayne.
- Building identity: Request Solimar Condo of Key Biscayne's current application and move rules — not any Surfside Solimar package.
- Lease terms: Confirm owner authority, term, occupants, screening, insurance, pets, fees, deposits, assigned parking, laundry access, guests, and move hours.
- Unit match: Match the bedroom plan and interior area to association documents for the exact lettered unit.
- Move-in: Record furniture, keys, remotes, and parking devices at possession, and keep repair duties for appliances and windows in the lease.
Association requirements can change. Verify the current application package before signing or applying.
Compare Solimar With Similar Key Biscayne Buildings
If you are considering Solimar, compare a larger interior mid-rise closer to the beach walk and two similar-era Sunrise Drive low-rises. None of these is the Surfside Solimar.
Cape Florida Club
Cape Florida Club occupies 210 Seaview Drive as a taller interior building with one- and two-bedroom lines and a pool. Compare height, interior size, and the beach walk.
Key Islander
Key Islander is a 1964 three-story building at 290 Sunrise Drive, closer to the beach walk. Compare availability and courtyard scale against Solimar's low-rise count.
Cay Polynesia
Cay Polynesia is a 1965 three-story condominium at 255 Sunrise Drive with compact one- and two-bedroom homes. Among these older low-rises, the available condo may decide the choice.
MLS List of Available Condos for Lease at the Solimar
About the Solimar
Solimar is a luxury building in the Key Biscayne area with City with Water View location. There are currently 1 condos for lease with 1-3 bedrooms. Rental prices starts at US$4,200. Rentals are in high demand on this building so contact us to schedule a showing. We are specialized in long term rentals.