About Aria on the Bay
Developed by Melo Group · Designed by Arquitectonica
Aria on the Bay is a 53-story waterfront condominium at 488 NE 18th Street, developed by Melo Group and designed by Arquitectonica. Completed in April 2018, it holds roughly 648 residences (published counts range from 647 to 648) and was marketed as Melo Group’s largest and most luxurious condominium to that date.
The tower faces Margaret Pace Park at the southern edge of Edgewater, so many residences have park, bay and Downtown skyline views. Published floor counts vary slightly (51 to 53), so check the floor numbering on any specific unit.
Building Fees & Assessments
MLS listings for Aria on the Bay have shown a median association fee around $1.06/sqft/month -- shown per square foot, not as a flat dollar figure, since that's comparable across unit sizes rather than skewed by whichever units happen to be listed right now. This is a point-in-time reference, not a live figure, and can change over time. Confirm the current fee for a specific unit before making an offer.
Specific reserve fund balances, pending special assessments, and financial statements aren't public MLS data -- request them directly from the condo association or your agent before making an offer.
Rental Potential
See the live "Monthly rental from" figure above for Aria on the Bay's current lowest asking rent, and the market snapshot's closed-lease count and median rent for actual rental demand over the trailing 12 months -- both update automatically, unlike a number written here. Specific rental rules -- minimum lease term, rentals allowed per year, and whether short-term/Airbnb-style rentals are permitted -- are set by the condo association and vary by building. Verify current rental restrictions directly with the association before buying as an investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aria on the Bay pet-friendly?
Aria on the Bay does not generally allow pets. Verify current pet policy directly with the building association before purchasing.
Can I rent out my unit at Aria on the Bay?
Long-term rentals are generally permitted at Aria on the Bay, though minimum lease terms and any short-term rental restrictions vary by building. Verify the current rental policy directly with the association before purchasing as an investment.
Where is Aria on the Bay?
At 488 NE 18th Street, across from Margaret Pace Park at the southern end of Edgewater, with Biscayne Bay to the east and Downtown Miami to the south.
Who developed Aria on the Bay?
Melo Group developed it and Arquitectonica designed it. It was completed in April 2018.
How is Aria on the Bay different from Aria Reserve?
They are separate projects by the same developer. Aria on the Bay is the 2018 tower on NE 18th Street; Aria Reserve Miami is a newer twin-tower project on NE 24th Street, with its own page on this site.
Reviewed by Carlos Olivares, FL License #3051724. Last updated October 2026.
