
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Miami River Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $300 (102 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Miami River area of Miami.


Gallery on the River

Plum Apartments

1617 NW 8th St

Otto Apartments

Aerie Apartments

1050 NW 2nd Street

Santa Clara II

Paseo Del Rio

Miami Central
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1553 SW 2ND Street

Miami Station

Dominion Tower

Iroquois

1033 NW 6th St

1752 NW 1st St

Rio Mio

Culmer Place

Gallery At River Parc

1560 NW 15th Street Rd
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1600 NW 4th Ave

1836 NW 16th Terrace

1762 NW 15th St

2126 NW Flagler Terrace

0 SW 21st Ave

2142 NW 1st St

479 SW 3rd St

650 SW 1st St

542 SW 3rd St

1043 NW 2nd St, Unit 16, Unit 16
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1743 NW 15th St

1043 NW 2nd St

1020 NW 6th St

442 SW 10th Ave

Avenu Heights

1021 SW 5th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

418 NW 8th St, Unit B3, Unit B3

2227 SW 2nd Terrace

1719B NW 16th St

959 SW 5th St
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Washington Square

LBM Apartments

Joe Moretti II Apartments

River Landing Apartments

1255 SW 6 Street

1767 NW 5th St

1012 SW 4th St

Temple Court

Labre Place

850 SW 3rd St
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Miami River, Miami, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Miami River?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami River Studio Apartments | $2,145 | $1,295 | $3,644 |
| Miami River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $1,146 | $5,103 |
| Miami River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,076 | $1,354 | $6,251 |
| Miami River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $933 | $10,000+ |
| Miami River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,043 | $4,800 | $6,019 |
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There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Miami River Neighborhood of Miami, FL.
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Cheapest Available Miami River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Miami River area of Miami, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Courtside Apartments II priced from $933. Plum Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Miami River apartments for rent in Miami, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtside Apartments II | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $933 |
| Plum Apartments | 3/3 | 3BR,3BA | $1,150 |
| Saffron Apartments (Furnished Rooms) | Private Bed/Bath in Shared 2Bed/2Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Aerie Apartments | 3/3 | 3BR,3BA | $1,250 |
| Father Marquess - Barry Apartments | 1/1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
| 1050 NW 2nd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Pastel Apartments | 3/3 | 3BR,3BA | $1,325 |
| Paseo Del Rio | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
| Miami Central | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Miami Central Apartments | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Miami River, FL
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Miami River area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Courtside Apartments II in the in the Miami River neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Miami River apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Santa Clara II starting at $1,582 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Miami River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Miami River apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtside Apartments II | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Santa Clara II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 221 SW 9th Ave, Unit 2 | 221 SW 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 1560 NW 15th Street Rd | Loft One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Aerie Apartments | 3/3 | 3BR,3BA | $1.67 |
| Plum Apartments | 3/3 | 3BR,3BA | $1.53 |
| Manhattan II | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Father Marquess - Barry Apartments | 1/1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Saffron Apartments (Furnished Rooms) | Private Bed/Bath in Shared 2Bed/2Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Miami Station | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Miami River Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Miami River?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Miami River is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Miami River?
The cheapest apartment in Miami River is Saffron Apartments (Furnished Rooms) which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Miami River costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Miami River?
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 Miami River 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 River?
Cheap apartments in Miami River have an average cost of $1,548 which is $3,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Miami River.
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