Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Miami Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $300 (151 Rentals)

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property at 1255 SW 6th St

$1,299 - $1,599

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1255 SW 6th St

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1265 SW 6th St

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1560 NW 1st Ct

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Downtown Miami, Miami, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Miami Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Miami area of Miami, FL is a Studio unit found at The Ambar priced from $628. Santa Clara I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $673. Here are the most affordable Downtown Miami apartments for rent in Miami, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AmbarA-A3Studio,1BA$628
Santa Clara I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$673
Alberta Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Brownsville Transit Village Phase VStudio AStudio,1BA$1,234
1050 NW 2nd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,256
Brownsville Village1B1BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Miami, FL

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Miami area is the $0.78 price per square foot 1736 SW 9th St Model at 1736 SW 9th St, Unit 1738 in the in the East Little Havana neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Miami apartment is the 186 NW 13th St Model at 186 NW 13th St, Unit B2 starting at $2,900 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Miami neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Miami apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1736 SW 9th St, Unit 17381736 SW 9th St3BR,1BA$0.78
186 NW 13th St, Unit B2186 NW 13th St2BR,2BA$1.53
45 NW 48th St, Unit 345 NW 48th St1BR,1BA$0.87
2385 SW 25th St, Unit Apt - Silver Bluff-Gables2385 SW 25th St1BR,1BA$1.21
Sawyer’s WalkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Father Marquess - Barry Apartments2/2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.56
Superior Manor II2 bedroom / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Hampton Village2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.69
Plum ApartmentsPrivate Bed/Bath in Shared 3Bed/3Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Santa Clara I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Downtown Miami, Miami, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for East Miami. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Miami Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Miami?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Miami is at The Ambar listed at $628.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Miami Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Miami Apartment is $673 at Santa Clara I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Miami Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Miami is starting from $1,333 at Sawyer’s Walk.

What is the most affordable Downtown Miami Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Miami Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Allapattah Gardens and starts from $1,791.

Expert Rental Resources

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