Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $400 (33 Rentals)

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Superior Manor II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Superior Manor II

2349 NW 51st StMiami, FL 33142
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1261 NW 59th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1261 NW 59th St

1261 NW 59th StMiami, FL 33142
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Landing Apartments

1600 NW North River DrMiami, FL 33125
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Las Palmas Plaza II
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas Plaza II

2501 NW 7th StMiami, FL 33125
Senior Living
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Las Palmas Plaza I
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas Plaza I

740 NW 25th AveMiami, FL 33125
Senior Living
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2316 NW 18th Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

2316 NW 18th Ct

2316 NW 18th CtMiami, FL 33142
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Buena Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Buena Vista

2020 NW 63rd StMiami, FL 33147
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Ankh & Sun Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ankh & Sun Apartments

1425 NW 60th StMiami, FL 33142
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1530 NW 35 Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1530 NW 35 Street

1530 NW 35th StMiami, FL 33142
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Airport Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Airport Gardens

741 NW 45th AveMiami, FL 33126
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Regal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regal Apartments

6020 NW 13th AveMiami, FL 33142

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MIA Airport Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MIA Airport Villas

4325 NW S Tamiami Canal DrMiami, FL 33126
Corporate Housing
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Pinnacle Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle Heights

3530 NW 36th StMiami, FL 33142
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5990 NW 14th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5990 NW 14th Ave

5990 NW 14th AveMiami, FL 33142
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Allapattah Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Allapattah Place

3138-3178 NW 22nd AveMiami, FL 33142
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Tropic Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tropic Terrace

3722 NW 20th AveMiami, FL 33142
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River House Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River House Apartments

709-711 S Royal Poinciana BlvdMiami Springs, FL 33166
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Melrose Heights, Miami, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose Heights area of Miami, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Santa Clara I priced from $673. Alberta Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Miami, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Clara I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$673
Alberta Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Brownsville Transit Village Phase VStudio AStudio,1BA$1,234
5990 NW 14th Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,250
6040 NW 12th AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Brownsville Village1B1BR,1BA$1,315
Pastel Apartments3/33BR,3BA$1,325
Allapattah Trace1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,331
Three Round Tower B&C1x11BR,1BA$1,343
Elegant Apartments For Rent1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, FL

As of March 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $2.00 price per square foot 4707 NW 7th St Model at 4707 NW 7th St, Unit Pedry in the in the West Miami neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 2 bedroom / 2 bath Model at Superior Manor II starting at $1,584 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Downtown Miami neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4707 NW 7th St, Unit Pedry4707 NW 7th StStudio ,1BA$2.00
Superior Manor II2 bedroom / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Santa Clara II2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
Hampton Village2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.69
1560 NW 15th Street RdLoft One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Pastel Apartments3/33BR,3BA$1.71
Allapattah Trace1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
5990 NW 14th Ave1/11BR,1BA$1.67
6040 NW 12th AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Santa Clara I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Heights, Miami, FL

Ranked #16

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Melrose Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose Heights is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Heights is Santa Clara I which is listed at $673, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $7,299.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose Heights?

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 79 regular apartments in Melrose Heights 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 Melrose Heights?

Cheap apartments in Melrose Heights have an average cost of $434 which is $6,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.

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