
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South River Drive Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $300 (65 Rentals)
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1011 SW 5th St

1050 NW 2nd Street

1255 SW 6th St

1265 SW 6th St

850 NW 2nd St

172 NW 12th St

Sawyer’s Walk

542 SW 3rd St

444-542 SW 3rd St
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467 NW 8th St

200 NW 13th St

625 SW 5th Ave

1150 NW 1st Pl

552 NW 1st St

1029 SW 5th St

1027 SW 3rd St

110 NW 9th Ave

Miami Station

1317 NW 2nd Ave
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240 NW 8th Ave, Unit 1

1145 NW 3rd St

967 SW 5th St

535 NW 7th St

129 NE 80th Terrace

402 NW 12th Ave

1068 NW 5th St

1033 NW 6th St

1429 SW 3rd St

365 NW 8th St
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501 SW 6th Ct

959 SW 5th St

Washington Square

LBM Apartments

Joe Moretti II Apartments

1212 NW 1 Pl

1255 SW 6 Street

1012 SW 4th St

Temple Court

St. Martin's Place Apartments
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Labre Place

850 SW 3rd St

540 NW 7th St

West Brickell Tower

Villas of Havana

Brickell Roads

1144 SW 5th St

City Crossings

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404 SW 6th St
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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 | $2,597 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| South River Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,277 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| South River Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South River Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,485 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| South River Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,864 | $5,100 | $10,000+ |
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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 |
| 542 SW 3rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Trajan 1145 3rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Rio Mio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Culmer Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,666 |
| Studios on 3rd | F | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 650 SW 1st St | C | Studio,1BA | $1,822 |
| 1315 NE Miami Court | Renovated 1 BDR + WD | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River Drive, FL
As of February 25, 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 NW 13th St, Unit B2 | 186 NW 13th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 1165 SW 12th St, Unit 1165 | 1165 SW 12th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 133 NE 2nd Ave Unit 3206 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| Brickell West City Rentals | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| Flagler Oasis | B10-ATLANTIC | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Sawyer’s Walk | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 1219 NW 2nd St, Unit 501 | 1219 NW 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Parkview Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Plum Apartments | Private Bed/Bath in Shared 3Bed/3Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 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 $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South River Drive?
The cheapest apartment in South River Drive is Trajan 1145 3rd which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in South River Drive costs $5,200.
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 51 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 $298 which is $4,902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South River Drive.
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