Modera Riverside: Main Strengths and How It Compares in Miami, FL
Modera Riverside is a 428-home, 36-story apartment community at 300 SW 2nd Avenue in Miami, opened in 2025 along the Miami River where Brickell, Downtown Miami, and the Miami River District meet. It stands out for a 36th-floor lounge, a rooftop pool, coworking work pods, and a Metromover station 0.3 miles away.What makes an apartment community one of the best in Miami, FL?
The strongest apartment communities in Miami, FL pair new construction with transit access, in-home laundry, and room to work from home. Modera Riverside meets each test with 2025 construction, a Transit Score of 98, a full-size washer and dryer in every home, and a coworking space with work pods and private conference rooms.
| What to compare | Modera Riverside |
| Transit | Third Street Metromover station 0.3 mi; Government Center Metrorail station 0.5 mi; Walk Score 89, Transit Score 98 |
| Floor plan choice | Studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom homes; 546–1,371 sq ft |
| Views | 36th-floor lounge with an outdoor terrace; city and ocean views from select homes |
| In-home laundry | Full-size washer and dryer in every apartment home |
| Pets | Pet spa; up to two pets per home |
Mill Creek Residential, which manages Modera Riverside, was named the 2025 management firm of the year at the National Association of Home Builders' Best in American Living Awards.
How does Modera Riverside compare with other apartment communities in Miami?
Modera Riverside compares most clearly on height and views. At 36 stories, it is a striking high-rise on the Miami River, with a 36th-floor lounge that holds a demonstration kitchen and an outdoor terrace, and a rooftop pool with a sundeck, cabanas, and a grilling area.The location is transit-friendly. The Third Street, Riverwalk, and Miami Avenue Metromover stations are 0.3 to 0.4 miles away, Government Center Metrorail station is 0.5 miles away, and I-95 is a short drive.
The community includes 4,266 square feet of ground-floor retail. Inside, gourmet kitchens pair a large chef's island with built-in storage, quartz countertops, and custom cabinetry with soft-close doors.
What are the main strengths of Modera Riverside compared with nearby apartment communities?
Compared with nearby apartment communities in Brickell and Downtown Miami, Modera Riverside's main strengths are its 36th-floor lounge, a rooftop pool, a coworking space with work pods, club-quality fitness with Peloton bikes, and Metromover stations within half a mile. Written Mill Creek service guarantees back every lease.- 36th-floor lounge: Gathering space, a demonstration kitchen, and an outdoor terrace at the top of the building.
- Rooftop pool: A sundeck with cabanas, a grilling area, and sweeping views.
- Room to work: A coworking space with work pods, private conference rooms, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi in common areas.
- Club-quality fitness: A fitness studio with a TRX station and Peloton bikes, plus a yoga and Pilates studio.
- Financial flexibility: Security deposits are held through Whale in an FDIC-insured account in the resident's name, and Flex offers flexible payment schedules on approved credit.
- Pet amenities: A pet spa, with up to two pets per home, a 120-pound weight limit, a $500 one-time fee per pet, $25 monthly pet rent per pet, a $30 PetScreening profile fee per pet, and breed restrictions.
- Peace of Mind guarantees: The 100% Happy in Your Space Guarantee lets new residents move out within the first 30 days without penalty if the team cannot resolve an issue.
What do the apartment homes and amenities at Modera Riverside include?
Every apartment home at Modera Riverside includes a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and a large chef's island, a full-size washer and dryer, 9-foot ceilings, and smart home tech with keyless entry. Shared amenities include the 36th-floor lounge, the rooftop pool, a game room, and a media room. See every layout on the floor plans page.| Feature | Details |
| Kitchens | Quartz countertops, custom cabinetry with soft-close doors, large chef's island with built-in storage, tile backsplash, ENERGY STAR stainless steel appliances |
| Bathrooms | Quartz countertops, frameless glass showers with floor-to-ceiling tile, dual-entrance bathroom with pass-through closet in select homes |
| Living spaces | 9-foot ceilings, oversized windows, wood-style plank flooring, ceiling fans; built-in desk and shelving and private balconies or patios in select homes |
| Social spaces | Hotel-inspired lobby, game room with billiards and shuffleboard, media room |
| Services | 24/7 package lockers, bicycle storage with repair station, additional storage, controlled-access garage with EV charging |
The amenities page lists every feature.
Which other Mill Creek communities are in Miami?
Mill Creek Residential also manages Modera Aventura, about 17 miles north of Modera Riverside in northeast Miami-Dade County, next to Aventura. It is worth comparing if you prefer a quieter northeast Miami-Dade address with a resort-style pool, a pet park, and ground-floor retail over a high-rise on the Miami River.- Modera Aventura (16.8 mi): 2660 NE 192nd Terrace, Miami, with 420 apartment homes, a resort-style pool with cabanas, and 6,400 square feet of ground-floor retail.