
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Miami Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $1,000 (35 Rentals)


1521 SW 7 Street

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1731 NW 29th St, Unit 5, Unit 5

3144 NW 29th St

Brownsville Transit Village Phase V

5636 NW 4th Ave

1050 NW 2nd Street

1265 SW 6th St
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2433 SW 11th St

1815 NW 1st Ct

2481 SW 11th St

1700 SW 14th Terrace

1751 NW 29th St

467 NW 8th St

430 SW 6th Ave

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2235 SW 16th Ter, Unit Rear Studio, Unit Rear Studio
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535 SW 4th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

Rio Mio

540 NW 7th St

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240 NW 8th Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

1765 SW 21st St

3354 NW 50th St

959 SW 5th St

River Landing Apartments
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Las Palmas Plaza I

Las Palmas Plaza II

1255 SW 6 Street

2211 SW 3rd Ave

Labre Place

540 NW 7th St

3050 W Flagler St

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444-542 SW 3rd Street

223 NW 12th St

Creek Club Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Miami?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown Miami Studio Apartments | $2,405 | $1,000 | $6,941 |
| Downtown Miami 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,006 | $761 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Miami 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,787 | $1,002 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Miami 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,946 | $837 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Miami 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,069 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Miami 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,281 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Miami, Miami, FL
Ranked #1
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Miami Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Miami?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Miami is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Miami?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Miami is Brownsville Transit Village Phase V which is listed at $1,234, while the average apartment in Downtown Miami costs $9,281.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Miami?
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 350 regular apartments in Downtown Miami 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 Downtown Miami?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Miami have an average cost of $536 which is $8,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Miami.
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