Choosing student housing usually involves in-depth research and countless leasing- and amenity-related questions. This FAQ page brings those details together in one place, so students, parents, and guarantors can get a clearer picture of daily life at The Standard at Coral Gables. From apartment layouts and furniture packages to community amenities, parking, pet policies, maintenance support, and leasing details, the goal of this page is to make the decision process more straightforward.
The Standard at Coral Gables serves students looking for student apartments near the University of Miami with a location that keeps campus, dining, transit, and neighborhood essentials close by. The questions below are organized to help narrow in on what matters most, whether that is commute time, study spaces, private bedroom options, parking costs, or how the community is managed day to day.
1. Location & Proximity to Campus
The Standard at Coral Gables is only 0.27 miles from the University of Miami. This close proximity to campus makes The Standard at Coral Gables a strong contender among apartments near UM that keep campus and the greater Coral Gables neighborhood within easy reach.
The community is close to many of the places students visit most often, including:
- Herbert Wellness Center: 0.9 miles
- Watsco Center: 0.9 miles
- Lakeside Village: 1.0 mile
- Frost School of Music: 1.1 miles
- School of Law: 1.1 miles
- Shalala Student Center: 1.1 miles
- Whitten University Center: 1.1 miles
- Richter Library: 1.2 miles
- Cox Science Building: 1.2 miles
- College of Arts & Sciences: 1.2 miles
- Miami Herbert Business School: 1.2 miles
- College of Engineering: 1.3 miles
- School of Communication: 1.3 miles
Yes. The Standard at Coral Gables works well for students who want apartments near UM with quick access to campus, nearby transit, and everyday essentials. The location also places students near dining, shopping, grocery stores, and neighborhood destinations in Coral Gables and nearby Miami, FL.
The neighborhood includes several convenient spots for groceries, errands, and day-to-day shopping, including:
- South Miami / Sunset Drive: 0.2 miles
- Whole Foods Market: 0.2 miles
- South Miami Metrorail Station: 0.3 miles
- Dadeland Mall: 2 miles
- Shops at Merrick Park: 2.5 miles
Students are also near Publix, Trader Joe’s, and Target for groceries, apartment basics, and quick household pickups.
The area around The Standard at Coral Gables includes a mix of casual dining, quick bites, and local favorite restaurants. Nearby options include:
- Fiola Miami
- Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar
- Carrot Express
- CEVICHE LOVERS
- Casa Cuba
- Shake Shack Coral Gables
- Five Guys
This gives residents a solid range of options for coffee runs, takeout, casual dinners, and meals with friends close to home.
Residents living here are near a variety of outdoor, entertainment, and neighborhood destinations, including:
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: 2.5 miles
- Matheson Hammock Park & Beach: 2.5 miles
- Coconut Grove: 4 miles
- Miracle Mile & Downtown Coral Gables: 4 miles
- Brickell City Centre: 8 miles
- South Beach & Ocean Drive: 13 miles
Other nearby spots include William H. Kerdyk, Jr. and Family Park, Murray Park Aquatic Center, Jaycee Park, CocoWalk, GameTime Miami, and Improv South Miami.
Yes. South Miami Metrorail Station is 0.3 miles from the community, which gives residents another practical way to get around Coral Gables and greater Miami. The area also supports a walkable routine for errands, dining, and nearby outings.
2. Floor Plans, Furnishings, & Furniture Packages
The Standard at Coral Gables offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, including options with double occupancy. The community also includes layouts with private bedrooms and bathroom options, along with some units that feature shared bathrooms.
Yes. Select apartments include balconies, poolside locations, top-floor placement, walk-in closets, premium layouts, and double-occupancy bedroom options.
Yes. Apartments include a furniture package, so the main living areas and bedrooms come set up with the core pieces most residents need when moving in.
The furniture package includes the following shared-space and bedroom pieces:
Common Area
- 50-inch smart TV
- TV stand
- Coffee table
- End table
- 3 bar stools
Bedroom
- Full XL bed in single-occupancy units
- Desk
- Chair
- Nightstand
- 2-drawer dresser
Furniture setup may vary depending on the layout, so be sure to reach out to our leasing office for the most up-to-date information.
Many layouts include private bedrooms and private bathrooms. The community also offers floor plans with shared bathroom arrangements, so there are options for different privacy preferences and household setups.
Apartments include a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The kitchens also feature decorator cabinets and granite countertops.
Yes. Each apartment includes an in-unit washer and dryer.
Interior finishes include hardwood-style flooring in the common spaces, decorator cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Select units also include features such as balconies, private balconies, poolside locations, top-floor placement, walk-in closets, and smart TVs in the living room.
High-speed WiFi is available throughout the property, and the apartment features page also highlights high-speed internet and WiFi as part of the living experience. Cable TV is also included in your monthly installments.
Yes. Bedrooms at The Standard at Coral Gables are individually keyed, which adds an extra layer of privacy within shared apartment layouts.
3. Community Spaces & Amenities
The Standard at Coral Gables includes an academic lounge, a computer lab, and private group study rooms. These spaces give residents options for solo work, project meetings, or study sessions outside of their apartment.
Yes. The community has a 24/7 fitness center with equipment for both cardio and strength training. The setup includes treadmills, ellipticals, a stair climber, strength machines, cable machines, a power rack, free weights, barbells, benches, and training accessories like stability and medicine balls.
Yes. The community features a resort-style pool with a sunshelf and a bubble spa. It works well as a spot to cool off, spend time outdoors, or take a break from a full day.
Outdoor amenity spaces include a recreational pool deck with day beds, hammocks, a firepit, outdoor grilling areas, and table tennis. The setup gives the community a mix of lounge space and places to be more active.
The Standard at Coral Gables includes a resident lounge and a game room with arcades, shuffleboard, and ping pong. These shared spaces create room for casual downtime, meeting neighbors, or spending time with friends without needing to leave the property.
Yes. The community includes a dog wash station, a convenient on-site feature for residents with approved pets.
The amenity package covers a broad mix of daily needs, from study space and fitness equipment to outdoor lounge areas and social gathering spots. Among apartments near UM, our community offers a strong balance of practical features and shared spaces that support both routine and downtime.
4. Management, Maintenance, & Security
Yes. The Standard at Coral Gables has an on-site management team, so residents have a local team to turn to when questions come up in their day-to-day lives. Whether it is to help with community information, packages, or leasing matters, support is part of the day-to-day experience here.
Maintenance support is available on site and online through the resident portal, which gives residents a straightforward way to report issues and get help when something in the apartment needs attention. From smaller fixes to general service requests, the process stays close to home instead of feeling disconnected or hard to navigate.
Yes. The on-site team helps with lease questions, maintenance concerns, package support, and general community needs. It is a practical setup for residents who want clear answers without having to chase down the right contact.
Security features include security cameras throughout the property, FOB-controlled building access, and an on-site security guard from Wednesday through Sunday nights. Together, these features support more controlled access to the building and an added layer of oversight in the evenings.
Yes. Residents use FOB-controlled access to enter the building to help limit entry to authorized individuals and guests only.
Yes. Security cameras are installed throughout the property as part of the community’s overall security setup.
Yes. The property has an on-site security guard Wednesday through Sunday nights. That added evening presence is a meaningful part of the community’s approach to safety and security.
Yes. The community offers resident programming through its P.A.W.S. model, which centers on philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social engagement. The goal is to create a community where residents feel connected, included, and supported in more than just the basics of apartment living.
Yes. The Standard at Coral Gables received the 2022 Student Housing Business awards for Best New Development and Best Architecture & Design. Those awards reflect recognition for both the project itself and the way the community was brought to life.
5. Pet Policies
Yes. The Standard at Coral Gables allows pets, with up to two animals permitted per apartment. Residents should contact the leasing office for full approval details before move-in.
A maximum of two animals is permitted per apartment. All pets must be disclosed and approved before move-in.
Yes. The community has breed restrictions as part of its pet policy. Restricted breeds include Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and mixes of these breeds.
No. Exotic animals are not permitted at The Standard at Coral Gables. This includes birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish, and insects.
Yes. All pets must be disclosed and approved before move-in, and applicants are required to complete a pet profile through PetScreening as part of that process.
Yes. The monthly pet fee is $35 per pet.
6. Community Events & Resident Programming
Yes. The Standard at Coral Gables regularly hosts resident events as part of its community programming. These events are designed to bring people together and add more ways to connect outside of daily routines.
The community hosts a mix of casual and community-focused events, including giveaways, casual common space parties, food-centered events, and other resident gatherings. The event calendar is intended to create opportunities for people to meet neighbors, spend time together, and stay engaged with the UM off-campus housing community.
Yes. Resident programming is organized through the community’s P.A.W.S. model, which focuses on philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social engagement. That approach gives the event calendar a broader purpose beyond simple social gatherings.
7. General Leasing Information
Yes. The Standard at Coral Gables offers individual housing contracts, which means each resident signs for their own bedroom and shared access to the common areas in the apartment. This also means one resident is not held responsible if a roommate misses a payment.
Roommate matching is handled through RoomSync. The platform allows residents to choose roommates based on lifestyle preferences such as cleanliness, study habits, sleep schedules, and other day-to-day compatibility factors.
Yes. The Standard at Coral Gables understands that plans can sometimes change, and allows residents to assign their housing contract. For more information about assignments, review our detailed assignment guide or reach out to our leasing office as soon as possible.
Residents and future residents can contact the leasing office directly for help with availability, roommate matching, guarantor questions, contract details, and next steps.
Applying to live at The Standard at Coral Gables is straightforward. Future residents can complete the application online, and the leasing team is available to help with questions about availability, floor plan options, and next steps.
Liability insurance information is required as a part of the move-in and approval process. For current coverage requirements and more information about approved options, contact our leasing office.
Monthly installments can be paid online, and residents also have the option to set up recurring payments for a more automatic process. Checks can also be dropped off at the leasing office.
Monthly installments are due on the first of each month. Payments are considered late if they are received after 9:00 a.m. on the fourth.
Housing contracts run for 12 months, from early August through late July. That schedule lines up with the University of Miami academic calendar and gives residents time to get settled before the school year begins.
The Standard at Coral Gables is located at:
1515 San Remo Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146