Cheap Homes for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $800 (35 Rentals)

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property at 5091 NW 7th St

$1,500 - $2,400

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5091 NW 7th St

MiamiFL33126
property at 2441 NW 13th St

$1,550 - $1,900

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2441 NW 13th St

MiamiFL33125
property at 2185 NW 16th Ter

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2185 NW 16th Ter, Unit 19

2185 NW 16th Ter
MiamiFL33125

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property at 5050 NW 7th St

$1,675 - $2,150

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5050 NW 7th St

MiamiFL33126
property at 2651 NW 13th St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2651 NW 13th St, Unit 41

2651 NW 13th St
MiamiFL33125
property at 4805 NW 7th St

$1,750 - $2,300

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4805 NW 7th St

MiamiFL33126
property at 318 E 6th St

$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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318 E 6th St

HialeahFL33010

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property at 4550 NW 9th St

$1,600 - $1,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4550 NW 9th St

MiamiFL33126
property at 1613 NW 16th St

$1,849

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$1,849

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$1,849

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1613 NW 16th St, Unit S2

1613 NW 16th St
MiamiFL33125

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property at 4550 NW 9th St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4550 NW 9th St, Unit 512E

4550 NW 9th St
MiamiFL33126
property at 3205 NW 3rd St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3205 NW 3rd St

MiamiFL33125

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 $697. Santa Clara I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $746. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Miami, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Clara II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$697
Santa Clara I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$746
Alberta Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Residences at River Parc1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,222
6040 NW 12th AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Pastel Apartments3/33BR,3BA$1,350
Brownsville Transit Village VStudio DStudio,1BA$1,363
Elegant Apartments For Rent1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, FL

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2126 NW 47th Ter Model at 2126 NW 47th Ter in the in the Liberty City neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 1144 NW 5th St Model at 1144 NW 5th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the East 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.
2126 NW 47th Ter2126 NW 47th Ter3BR,1BA$1.92
1144 NW 5th St, Unit 11144 NW 5th St1BR,1BA$1.67
Hampton Village2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.88
4845 NW 7th St, Unit 04845 NW 7th St2BR,2BA$2.38
Elegant Apartments For Rent2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.40
6040 NW 12th AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
5990 NW 14th Ave1/11BR,1BA$2.20
Pastel Apartments3/33BR,3BA$1.93
Santa Clara II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Santa Clara I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose Heights?

There are currently 969 Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, FL with pricing that ranges from $697 to $24,077. There are also 216 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose Heights ranging from $800 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melrose Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose Heights ranges from $800 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,732.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melrose Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melrose Heights range from $1,026 to $10,109, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

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