Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $400 (92 Rentals)

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property at 3354 NW 50th St

$1,500 - $1,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3354 NW 50th St

MiamiFL33142

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property at 5033 NW 7th St

$1,600 - $2,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5033 NW 7th St

MiamiFL33126
property at 752 NW 24th Ct

$1,645

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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752 NW 24th Ct

MiamiFL33125

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property at 1762 NW 15th St

$1,700 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1762 NW 15th St

MiamiFL33125
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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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Village Allapattah
1 Bedroom Apartments

Village Allapattah

2370 NW 17th AveMiami, 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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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 Studio unit found at Brownsville Transit Village Phase V priced from $1,234. 6040 NW 12th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Miami, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownsville Transit Village Phase VStudio AStudio,1BA$1,234
6040 NW 12th AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
5990 NW 14th Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,250
Brownsville Village1B1BR,1BA$1,315
Serenity at Liberty Square (LS4)1B1 B60 WF1BR,1BA$1,316
Pastel Apartments3/33BR,3BA$1,325
2994 NW 54th St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, FL

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $2.47 price per square foot LINE 4 Model at Pier 19 Residences and Marina in the in the Miami River neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Hampton Village starting at $1,672 with a $1.60 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.
Pier 19 Residences and MarinaLINE 42BR,2BA$2.47
Hampton Village3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.60
Superior Manor II2 bedroom / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Santa Clara II2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
1560 NW 15th Street RdLoft One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
4845 NW 7th St, Unit 04845 NW 7th St2BR,2BA$2.38
The Ambar1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.38
5990 NW 14th Ave1/11BR,1BA$1.67
6040 NW 12th AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Elegant Apartments For Rent2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.47

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Student Living Made Easy: Great Miami Neighborhoods to Rent Near Campus

A Local Expert’s Guide to Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges and Universities in Miami. Find your perfect Miami, FL area student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Heights, Miami, FL

Ranked #17

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

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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 $1,500.

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

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Heights is 6040 NW 12th Ave which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $4,780.

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 72 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 $461 which is $4,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.

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