Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $400 (25 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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River Landing Apartments
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
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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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Village Allapattah
1 Bedroom Apartments

Village Allapattah

2370 NW 17th AveMiami, FL 33142
Senior Living
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MIA Airport Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MIA Airport Villas

4325 NW S Tamiami Canal DrMiami, FL 33126
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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 II priced from $628. Santa Clara I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $676. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Miami, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Clara II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$628
Santa Clara I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$676
Brownsville Village1 Bed 1 Bath Senior1BR,1BA$1,199
Brownsville Transit Village I1A1BR,1BA$1,315
Allapattah Trace2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,584

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, FL

As of October 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $1.42 price per square foot 1560 NW 25th Ave Model at 1560 NW 25th Ave in the in the Little Havana neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the Model B1 Model at Legacy at 15th starting at $2,506 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Miami River 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.
1560 NW 25th Ave1560 NW 25th Ave3BR,1BA$1.42
Legacy at 15thModel B12BR,2BA$2.34
Allapattah Trace2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.62
Elegant Apartments For Rent3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.27
Brownsville Village2 Bed 2 Bath Senior2BR,2BA$1.78
Pastel - Co-Living ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom/Bathroom in Shared 3Bed/3Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Santa Clara I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Santa Clara II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
4335 NW South Tamiami Canal Dr, Unit 4335-1054335 NW South Tamiami Canal DrStudio ,1BA$2.41
Brownsville Transit Village I1A1BR,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Heights, Miami, FL

Ranked #171

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Melrose Heights Neighborhood in Miami, FL

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,631.

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

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Heights is Santa Clara II which is listed at $628, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $7,840.

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 27 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 $170 which is $7,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.

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