Homestead is A LOT cheaper but it is kinda far south and there isn't much happening there. I have a 1 bed apt in Kendall for a little under $1000/mo. With all the foreclosures down here rent is getting out of control. Average time to MIA from where I live is 30 min no traffic and with traffic which is always the case it can be around an hour or more. PM me if you have any other questions about the area.