
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Marco Island Neighborhood of Miami Beach, FL from $790 (77 Rentals)
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644 Meridian Ave

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345 Michigan Ave, Unit 24

1932 Michigan Ave

710 Meridian Ave

1044 Michigan Ave

1618 Michigan Ave

631 Jefferson Ave

1000 Meridian Ave

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1615 Meridian Ave, Unit 202
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Elite Beach at 16th Street

734 Jefferson Ave

850-860 Meridian Ave

903- Sapphire Apartments

1056 Jefferson Ave
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920 Meridian

934 Meridian Ave

Depot Miami Apartments

225 NW 17th St

New Arena Square Apartments

1150 NW 1st Pl

1646 NW 1st Pl

Camelot Court

1805 NW 2nd Ct

1533 NW 2nd Ave
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Grand Station

1315 NE Miami Ct, Unit Brickell - 1 Bedroom

4410 NE 2nd Ave

1815 NW 1st Ct

Opera Tower

11 NW 47th Terrace

215 NE 27th St

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Arte Grand Central

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Excel Miami

1315 NE Miami Court
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245 NE 33rd St, Unit 207

520 NE 38th St

81 NW 41st St

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113 NW 24th St, Unit S1

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169 NW 26th St, Unit A2

23 Palms

CMPND Miami

Atlantic Square

141 NE 2nd St, Unit 900

404 NE 27th St
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San Marco Island, Miami Beach, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marco Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marco Island Studio Apartments | $2,635 | $1,323 | $9,786 |
| San Marco Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,415 | $1,408 | $10,000+ |
| San Marco Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,581 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| San Marco Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,502 | $1,884 | $10,000+ |
| San Marco Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,191 | $5,750 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Marco Island Neighborhood of Miami Beach, FL.
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Cheapest Available San Marco Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Marco Island area of Miami, FL is a Studio unit found at New Arena Square Apartments priced from $1,323. 903- Sapphire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable San Marco Island apartments for rent in Miami, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Arena Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,323 |
| 903- Sapphire Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Depot Miami Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,830 |
| 1315 NE Miami Court | Renovated 1 BDR + WD | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 23 Palms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| CMPND Miami | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,952 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marco Island, FL
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Marco Island area is the $2.78 price per square foot 31 SE 5th St Model at 31 SE 5th St in the in the Miami Riverwalk neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value San Marco Island apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 133 NE 2nd Ave Unit 3206 starting at $3,200 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Miami Riverwalk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Marco Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 SE 5th St | 31 SE 5th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| 133 NE 2nd Ave Unit 3206 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 349 NE 33rd St, Unit B2 | 349 NE 33rd St | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 75 NW 41st St, Unit 81 NW 41st | 75 NW 41st St | 3BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| 175 NW 31st St, Unit C2 | 175 NW 31st St | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 41 SE 5th St | 41 SE 5th St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.86 |
| 241 NE 27th St, Unit A1 | 241 NE 27th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 520 NE 26th St, Unit A2 | 520 NE 26th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Art Plaza | 1 bed + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 23 Palms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marco Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Marco Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Marco Island is under $1,952.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Marco Island?
The cheapest apartment in San Marco Island is New Arena Square Apartments which is listed at $1,408, while the average apartment in San Marco Island costs $3,189.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Marco Island?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 51 regular apartments in San Marco Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Marco Island?
Cheap apartments in San Marco Island have an average cost of $257 which is $2,932 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marco Island.
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