Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $400 (34 Rentals)
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2275 NW 30th St

2430 NW 26th St

2810 NW 51st St

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Melrose Heights, Miami, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Melrose Heights Studio Apartments | $2,202 | $1,000 | $3,997 |
Melrose Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $950 | $4,347 |
Melrose Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,001 | $1,292 | $6,288 |
Melrose Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,497 | $1,493 | $10,000+ |
Melrose Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,895 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Miami, FL.
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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 $676. Brownsville Transit Village I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Miami, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Santa Clara I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $676 |
Brownsville Transit Village I | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,198 |
Brownsville Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath Senior | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
1274 NW 6th St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Trajan 1145 3rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Elegant Apartments For Rent | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Legacy Riverwalk | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, FL
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3376 NW 49th St Model at 3376 NW 49th St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Miami neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 2243 NW 50th St Model at 2243 NW 50th St, Unit 1 starting at $3,200 with a $2.69 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3376 NW 49th St, Unit 2 | 3376 NW 49th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
2243 NW 50th St, Unit 1 | 2243 NW 50th St | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.69 |
Stadium Tower | Model M | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
Elegant Apartments For Rent | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Hampton Village | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Brownsville Village | 2 Bed 2 Bath Senior | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
1274 NW 6th St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Trajan 1145 3rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Santa Clara I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Brownsville Transit Village I | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelrose Heights, Miami, FL
Ranked #171
Among neighborhoods in Miami, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,800.
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 $676, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $4,500.
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 114 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 $1,003 which is $3,497 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.
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