Moving to Miami, Does anyone else live in Miami by chance?

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Does anyone happen to Live in or have lived in Miami Fl for some period and know a lot about the area.  My girlfriend and I are moving there in a month and are looking at living in downtown Miami, Kendel, Coral Gables and Brickel.  Does anyone know a good part to live in near the subway or a good apartment complex or condo/housing community to look at for $1200 or less for base rent.  Taking a shot in the dark but if anyone can be of any help that would be great.  We are going down there soon to look at apartments.