Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $900 (105 Rentals)

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property at 1880 Coral Gate Dr

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1880 Coral Gate Dr

MiamiFL33145

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property at 5590 SW 78th St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5590 SW 78th St, Unit B, Unit B

5590 SW 78th St
MiamiFL33143
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Ludlam Point
$2,176 - $5,186
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$2,176 - $5,186
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$2,176 - $5,186
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ludlam Point

6880-6920 SW 44th StMiami, FL 33155
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MiLine
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$2,190 - $4,670
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$2,190 - $4,670
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$2,190 - $4,670
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

MiLine

6970 Sw 40th StMiami, FL 33155
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property at 3590 Coral Way

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

3590 Coral Way, Unit 509, Unit 509

3590 Coral Way
MiamiFL33145
property at 3590 Coral Wy

$2,400 - $3,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 11

3590 Coral Wy

MiamiFL33145

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Tropical Pool
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Tropical Pool

6705 SW 44th StMiami, FL 33155
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Athena Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Athena Apartments

6775 SW 44th StMiami, FL 33155
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Douglas Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Cove

2660 SW 37th AveMiami, FL 33133
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property at 2854 SW 37th Ave

$2,000

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2854 SW 37th Ave

MiamiFL33133

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University, Miami, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Miami, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunset Club Apartments priced from $1,650. Palm Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Miami, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunset Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Palm Plaza Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,650
House 57- Student Housing4BR/4.0BA4BR,4BA$1,717
440 Santander Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Core At LinkStudio WFHStudio,1BA$1,890
The Standard at Coral GablesCamden 5 - 3x33BR,3BA$1,909
Twenty2 WestSixty1Studio,1BA$1,921
Casa Linda Apartments-3300 S Dixie Hwy1BR/1.5BA1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $2.57 price per square foot 4708 SW 67th Ave Model at 4708 SW 67th Ave, Unit L2 in the in the South Miami neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value University apartment is the Model B2 Model at Legacy at Riviera starting at $3,650 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the South Coconut Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4708 SW 67th Ave, Unit L24708 SW 67th Ave2BR,2BA$2.57
Legacy at RivieraModel B22BR,2BA$3.20
Gables Grand Plaza ApartmentsB2 - Corsica2BR,2BA$3.13
Ludlam PointAvalon2BR,2BA$2.51
Casa Linda Apartments-3300 S Dixie Hwy1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.63
Solena West MiamiAndora1BR,1BA$3.21
Sunset Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
Palm Plaza Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.75
6511 Santona St6511 Santona St1BR,1BA$3.19
4500 SW 62nd Ave, Unit CORAL LAKE4500 SW 62nd AveStudio ,1BA$2.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Palm Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in University costs $9,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 162 regular apartments in University 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 University?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $2,886 which is $6,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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