Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South River Drive Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $300 (68 Rentals)

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property at 1033 NW 6th St

1033 NW 6th St

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property at 1021 NW 3rd St

1021 NW 3rd St

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property at 1021 SW 3rd St

1021 SW 3rd St

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365 NW 8th St

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959 SW 5th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

959 SW 5th St

959 SW 5th StMiami, FL 33130
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LBM Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LBM Apartments

1362 SW 2nd StMiami, FL 33135
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1212 NW 1 Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1212 NW 1 Pl

1212 NW 1 PlMiami, FL 33136
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1255 SW 6 Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1255 SW 6 Street

1255 SW 6th StMiami, FL 33135
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1012 SW 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1012 SW 4th St

1012 SW 4th StMiami, FL 33130
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Temple Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Temple Court

431-453 NW 3rd StMiami, FL 33128
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Labre Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Labre Place

350 NW 4th StMiami, FL 33128
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850 SW 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

850 SW 3rd St

850 SW 3rd StMiami, FL 33130
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540 NW 7th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

540 NW 7th St

540 NW 7th StMiami, FL 33136
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West Brickell Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Brickell Tower

1026 SW 2nd AveMiami, FL 33130
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Villas of Havana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Havana

717 SW 11th AveMiami, FL 33130
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Brickell Roads
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brickell Roads

1228 SW 3rd AveMiami, FL 33130
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City Crossings
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Crossings

230-250 SW 12th StMiami, FL 33130

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South River Drive, Miami, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South River Drive Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South River Drive area of Miami, FL is a Studio unit found at 1050 NW 2nd Street priced from $1,295. 1144 SW 5th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable South River Drive apartments for rent in Miami, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1050 NW 2nd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
1144 SW 5th St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Sawyer’s WalkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,333
Discover Comfort and Convenience in Our 1-Bedroom Apartment1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
930 SW 6 St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Miami Central1 Bedroom 5601BR,1BA$1,399
Sophisticated Living: Efficient Design2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,450
15 PLEX Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
542 SW 3rd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River Drive, FL

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South River Drive area is the $1.53 price per square foot 186 NW 13th St Model at 186 NW 13th St, Unit B2 in the in the Downtown Miami neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value South River Drive apartment is the 1165 SW 12th St Model at 1165 SW 12th St, Unit 1165 starting at $2,800 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the East Little Havana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South River Drive apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
186 NW 13th St, Unit B2186 NW 13th St2BR,2BA$1.53
1165 SW 12th St, Unit 11651165 SW 12th St2BR,1BA$1.77
528 SW 6th St2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.15
Sawyer’s WalkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
1219 NW 2nd St, Unit 4031219 NW 2nd St2BR,2BA$2.22
1144 SW 5th St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Pastel ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom/Bathroom in Shared 3Bed/3Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Plum ApartmentsPrivate Bed/Bath in Shared 3Bed/3Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Otto ApartmentsPrivate Room in Three Bed Three Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Saffron ApartmentsPrivate Bed/Bath in Shared 2Bed/2Bath1BR,1BA$2.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South River Drive, Miami, FL

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Miami, Florida. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South River Drive Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South River Drive?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South River Drive is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South River Drive?

The cheapest apartment in South River Drive is 1144 SW 5th St which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in South River Drive costs $7,494.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South River Drive?

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 42 regular apartments in South River Drive 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 South River Drive?

Cheap apartments in South River Drive have an average cost of $180 which is $7,314 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South River Drive.

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