The Residences at Merrick Park: Spacious rentals within reach of luxury retail

Located at 358 San Lorenzo Avenue and opened in 2002, The Residences at Merrick Park are a mixed community, offering to those interested in renting Coral Gables real estate 120 rental residences that comprise the best of urban, residential, retail and office lifestyles.

The residential complex itself reside within the Village of Merrick Park, a luxury shopping mall operated by General Growth Properties and situated on a grand plaza. It is comprised of over 100 tenant stores and many restaurants including: CRAVE, Mariposa at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom Café Bistro, Villagio and Yard House, known for its three-foot-tall glass containers (hence the restaurant name) and its extensive selection of draft beers.

Many world-renowned luxury retailers maintain stores at Merrick Park. These include: Burberry, CH Caroline Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Loro Piana, Tiffany & Company and Tourneau. Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom maintain the largest of their respective chains in Florida at this location.

Since its opening a decade ago, the Village of Merrick Park has become one of the nation’s most prosperous enclaves, and it is home to the highest percentage of millionaires under the age of 45 than any other community in the United States.

The Residences at the Village of Merrick Park are surrounded by both urban life and tropical beauty. Along the Grand Plaza with its winding paths are exquisite examples of lush flora and fauna. Residents share a proximity to fine dining, top-of-the line shopping and entertainment venues. It is no surprise that there is a waitlist for an opportunity to live here.

“Well, you live in the Gables and it’s a really hot area. It’s just a really good neighborhood. Definitely the location is part of the essence. Also, we have the University of Miami nearby and we house many of their students, professors, and so on,” said Jocelyne Sori, Assistant Property Manager for The Residences at Merrick Park.

Merrick Park is pet-friendly and offers a clubroom, heath spa, fitness center, pool and gated entrance with controlled access to all of its residents. The deck at the center of Merrick Park Village is a glorious, sunny retreat into tropical splendor. Lush landscaping scallops the swimming pool and spa.

The units themselves, which can be leased short-term for seven to 11 months, are spacious and offer high ceilings, full kitchens with fine Italian cabinetry and spacious pantries, walk-in closets and Berber carpets just to name a few amenities.

Rentals at Merrick Park vary depending on the size of the desired apartment. A one-bedroom with one bath ranges from $1,975 to $2,250; two bedrooms with one or two baths start at $2,374 and go up to $2,964. If you are looking for three bedrooms with two baths, prices range from $3,659 to 4,199. Tenants and visiting shoppers alike are drawn to Merrick Park because it is teeming with upscale options.

ZRSA Apartments is the management agency for these properties. They manage various rental properties in Florida as well as Georgia, Illinois, and Texas. They can be contacted through the company website as well as by phone: 866-445-4917.

Hallmarked by its style and elegance, anything anyone could ever need or want can be found at the Village of Merrick Park.

Photos courtesy of ZRSA Apartments