Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $481 (64 Rentals)

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$1,400
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5100 NW 23rd Ave

MiamiFL33142

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$1,350 - $1,450
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3054 NW 18th St

MiamiFL33125
property at 1121 NW 40th St
$1,500
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1121 NW 40th St

MiamiFL33127

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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
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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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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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Tropic Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tropic Terrace

3722 NW 20th 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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Amber Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Garden

1320 NW 24th StMiami, FL 33142
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Pinnacle Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle Heights

3530 NW 36th StMiami, FL 33142
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1245 NW 58th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1245 NW 58th St

1245 NW 58th StMiami, FL 33142

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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 $746. Santa Clara II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Miami, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Clara I1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$746
Santa Clara II2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$829
The Residences River Parc1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,217
6040 NW 12th AveOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,250
1245 NW 58th St1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,395
Elegant Apartments For Rent1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,400
1231 NW 58 Ter1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,400
1246 NW 58th Ter1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,450
The Ambar1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, FL

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 bedroom / 2 bath Model at Superior Manor II in the Downtown Miami neighborhood starting from $2,014. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Santa Clara II in the Miami River neighborhood starting at $1,902 with a $1.80 price per square foot. 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.
Superior Manor II3 bedroom / 2 bath3BR, 2BA$1.72
Santa Clara II3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.80
1144 NW 5th St, Unit 11144 NW 5th St1BR, 1BA$1.78
802 NW 22nd Ct802 NW 22nd Ct1BR, 1BA$1.89
Hampton Village2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$1.88
Pastel Apartments3Bed/3Bath - Rent-By-Bedroom3BR, 3BA$1.49
6040 NW 12th AveOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.67
The Ambar1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.26
Elegant Apartments For Rent1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.22
Santa Clara I1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.23

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Melrose Heights, Miami, FL

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

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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 $1,465.

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 $746, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $2,357.

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 38 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 $261 which is $2,096 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.

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