
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South River Drive Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $300 (221 Rentals)
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Aerie Apartments

Otto Apartments

Plum Apartments

546 SW 1st St, Unit 607

1050 NW 2nd Street

Culmer Place

Miami Central

201 NW 7th St, Unit #202

Total Monthly Price
1036 SW 3rd St
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Miami Station

Total Monthly Price
1144 NW 5th St, Unit 4

1317 NW 2nd Ave

1200 Brickell Bay Dr, Unit 2803

Iroquois

1033 NW 6th St

Gallery At River Parc

226 SW 6th Ave

Grand Station

1315 NE Miami Ct, Unit Brickell - 1 Bedroom
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1021 SW 5th St, Unit 2

479 SW 3rd St

650 SW 1st St

542 SW 3rd St

Total Monthly Price
430 NW 9th Ave, Unit 3

Casa Verano Apartments

619 SW 11th Ave

940 SW 4th Ave

1043 NW 2nd St

777 NW 1st St, Unit 1103
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Gallery on the River

Paseo Del Rio

1315 NE Miami Court

Avenu Heights

450 SW 3rd St, Unit 1

413 NW 6th St, Unit A

Atlantic Square

Arte Grand Central

141 NE 2nd St, Unit 900

Total Monthly Price
132 SW 9th St, Unit 106
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Ram Miami River South Apartments

621 SW 15th Ave

1460 NW 2nd St

891 SW 5th St

Total Monthly Price
910 SW 4th Ave, Unit 3

Parkview Apartments

101 E Flagler St, Unit 707

253 NE 2nd St

1351 SW 4th St

234 NE 3rd St, Unit 705
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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 | $2,600 | $1,295 | $8,192 |
| South River Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,378 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| South River Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,261 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South River Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,748 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| South River Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,049 | $4,800 | $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 1 Bed unit found at New Arena Square Apartments priced from $950. Residences at River Parc has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,222. Here are the most affordable South River Drive apartments for rent in Miami, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Arena Square Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Residences at River Parc | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,222 |
| Saffron Apartments (Furnished Rooms) | Private Bed/Bath in Shared 2Bed/2Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 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 |
| 1036 SW 3rd St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Miami Station | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River Drive, FL
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South River Drive 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 South River Drive apartment is the C Model at Parkview Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Miami River 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 740 SW 9th St, Unit 1 | 740 SW 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Parkview Apartments | C | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 1144 NW 5th St, Unit 4 | 1144 NW 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 221 SW 9th Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 221 SW 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Manhattan II | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| New Arena Square Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Iroquois | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Saffron Apartments (Furnished Rooms) | Private Bed/Bath in Shared 2Bed/2Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 1036 SW 3rd St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Miami Station | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South River Drive?
The cheapest apartment in South River Drive is New Arena Square Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in South River Drive costs $5,180.
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 53 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 $799 which is $4,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South River Drive.
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