
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Miami Central Business District Miami, FL from $400 (209 Rentals)
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Aerie Apartments

Otto Apartments

546 SW 1st St, Unit 607

Culmer Place

Miami Central

201 NW 7th St, Unit #202

1200 Brickell Bay Dr, Unit 2803

Miami Station

1317 NW 2nd Ave
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Iroquois

226 SW 6th Ave

1600 NW 4th Ave

Grand Station

1315 NE Miami Ct, Unit Brickell - 1 Bedroom

479 SW 3rd St

1560 NW 1st Ct

650 SW 1st St

542 SW 3rd St

777 NW 1st St, Unit 1103
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940 SW 4th Ave

Gallery on the River

Avenu Heights

1315 NE Miami Court

418 NW 8th St, Unit B3

413 NW 6th St, Unit A

450 SW 3rd St, Unit 1

Atlantic Square

Arte Grand Central

141 NE 2nd St, Unit 900
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132 SW 9th St, Unit 106

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910 SW 4th Ave, Unit 3

891 SW 5th St

234 NE 3rd St, Unit 705

Parkview Apartments

101 E Flagler St, Unit 707

253 NE 2nd St

36 NE 1st St, Unit 1720

Park Place by the Bay

Downtown 5th
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221 SW 9th Ave, Unit 2

Sawyer’s Walk

221 SW 9th Ave

Ram Miami River South Apartments

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212 SW 5th Ave, Unit S1

Riverview One Apartments

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The Vibe Miami

Miami Plaza

133 NE 2nd Ave, Unit 210

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Miami Central Business District, Miami, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Miami Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Central Business District Studio Apartments | $2,678 | $1,361 | $8,174 |
| Miami Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,465 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Miami Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,341 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Miami Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,946 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Miami Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,716 | $6,019 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Miami Central Business District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Miami Central Business District area of Miami, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at New Arena Square Apartments priced from $950. Culmer Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,361. Here are the most affordable Miami Central Business District apartments for rent in Miami, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Arena Square Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Culmer Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,361 |
| Manhattan II | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| 448-458 NW 7th St | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Miami Central | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Miami Central Apartments | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Newly Renovated Community Invigorating Miami's Downtown Urban Core! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,446 |
| Miami Station | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 600 SW 9 AVE | Little Havana (East Little Havana) | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Iroquois | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Miami Central Business District, FL
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Miami Central Business District area is the $1.52 price per square foot 740 SW 9th St Model at 740 SW 9th St, Unit 1 in the in the Miami Riverwalk neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Miami Central Business District apartment is the 186 NW 13th St Model at 186 NW 13th St, Unit B2 starting at $2,900 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Miami neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Miami Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 740 SW 9th St, Unit 1 | 740 SW 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 186 NW 13th St, Unit B2 | 186 NW 13th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 133 NE 2nd Ave Unit 3206 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| Parkview Apartments | C | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 221 SW 9th Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 221 SW 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Newly Renovated Community Invigorating Miami's Downtown Urban Core! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| New Arena Square Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Manhattan II | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Iroquois | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Miami Station | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Eastern Miami. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Miami Central Business District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Miami Central Business District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Miami Central Business District is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Miami Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Miami Central Business District is New Arena Square Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Miami Central Business District costs $6,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Miami Central Business District?
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 43 regular apartments in Miami Central Business District 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 Miami Central Business District?
Cheap apartments in Miami Central Business District have an average cost of $164 which is $6,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Miami Central Business District.
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