
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South River Drive Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $300 (72 Rentals)
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Gallery on the River

Gallery At River Parc

Culmer Place

1050 NW 2nd Street

Sawyer’s Walk

160 NW 11th Terrace

172 NW 12th St

467 NW 8th St

Miami Central
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430 SW 6th Ave

1255 SW 6th St

1027 SW 3rd St

1027 SW 3rd St

1027 SW 3rd St

542 NW 8th St

1036 SW 3rd St

967 SW 5th St

1021 SW 3rd St

402 NW 12th Ave
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200 NW 13th St

940 SW 4th Ave

110 NW 9th Ave

240 NW 8th Ave, Unit 1

1265 SW 6th St

134XX SW 1st St

1040 NW 3rd Ave

129 NE 80th Terrace

708 NW 4th Ave

910 SW 8th Ave
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1450 SW 6th St

1029 SW 5th St

1068 NW 5th St

1429 SW 3rd St

542 SW 3rd St

365 NW 8th St

444-542 SW 3rd St

959 SW 5th St

Washington Square

LBM Apartments
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Joe Moretti II Apartments

1212 NW 1 Pl

1255 SW 6th St

1012 SW 4th St

Temple Court

St. Martin's Place Apartments

Labre Place

850 SW 3rd St

540 NW 7th St

West Brickell Tower
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South River Drive, Miami, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South River Drive?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South River Drive Studio Apartments | $2,590 | $1,232 | $9,075 |
| South River Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,213 | $950 | $9,809 |
| South River Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,855 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South River Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,392 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| South River Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,128 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South River Drive Neighborhood of Miami, FL.
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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 $1,256. Sawyer’s Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,333. Here are the most affordable South River Drive apartments for rent in Miami, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1050 NW 2nd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,256 |
| Sawyer’s Walk | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,333 |
| Discover Comfort and Convenience in Our 1-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 930 SW 6 St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Sophisticated Living: Efficient Design | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 15 PLEX Property | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| 1036 SW 3rd St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Miami Central | 1 Bedroom 560 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| 542 SW 3rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River Drive, FL
As of January 08, 2026 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 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 528 SW 6th St starting at $2,150 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Miami Riverwalk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South River Drive apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 NW 13th St, Unit B2 | 186 NW 13th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 528 SW 6th St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Sawyer’s Walk | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 1219 NW 2nd St, Unit 501 | 1219 NW 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 585 SW 13th Ave, Unit 2 | 585 SW 13th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Pastel Apartments | Private Bedroom/Bathroom in Shared 3Bed/3Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Otto Apartments | Private Room in Two Bed Two Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Saffron Apartments | Private Bed/Bath in Shared 2Bed/2Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Plum Apartments | Private Bed/Bath in Shared 3Bed/3Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Aerie Apartments | Private Bedroom in Shared 2Bd Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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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 Discover Comfort and Convenience in Our 1-Bedroom Apartment which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in South River Drive costs $6,200.
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 33 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 $213 which is $5,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South River Drive.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!