Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $400 (50 Rentals)

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property at 1278 NW 44th St

$1,200 - $2,900

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1278 NW 44th St

MiamiFL33142

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property at 3144 NW 29th St

$1,350 - $2,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3144 NW 29th St

MiamiFL33142
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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
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
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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
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Pinnacle Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle Heights

3530 NW 36th StMiami, 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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Allapattah Trace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allapattah Trace

3401-3435 NW 17th AveMiami, FL 33142
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Village Allapattah
1 Bedroom Apartments

Village Allapattah

2370 NW 17th 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 3 Beds unit found at Santa Clara II priced from $745. Brownsville Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Miami, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Clara II3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$745
Brownsville Village1B1BR,1BA$1,315
Brownsville Transit Village II Senior1 Bedroom1BR,2BA$1,317
Three Round Tower B&C1x11BR,1BA$1,343
Nueva Aventura1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,696
Brisas Del Este IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Elegant Apartments For Rent2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,800
Legacy RiverwalkModel A1BR,1BA$1,800
The Julia ResidencesA11BR,1BA$1,817

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, FL

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $2.50 price per square foot 1011 NW 19th Ct Model at 1011 NW 19th Ct, Unit C2 in the in the Miami River neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 3526 NW 16th Ter Model at 3526 NW 16th Ter, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Little Havana 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.
1011 NW 19th Ct, Unit C21011 NW 19th Ct3BR,2BA$2.50
3526 NW 16th Ter, Unit 13526 NW 16th Ter2BR,1BA$1.82
1031 NW 19th Ct, Unit B21031 NW 19th Ct2BR,2BA$2.50
1404 NW 60th St, Unit 1406 nw 60 st1404 NW 60th St2BR,1BA$2.38
Brownsville Transit Village II Senior2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.90
Cedars Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.50
4845 NW 7th St, Unit 04845 NW 7th St2BR,2BA$2.51
Pastel ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom/Bathroom in Shared 3Bed/3Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Elegant Apartments For Rent2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.40
Santa Clara II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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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 $1,817.

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

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Heights is Brownsville Village which is listed at $1,315, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $5,074.

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 90 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 $448 which is $4,626 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.

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