
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $906 (119 Rentals)
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6488 SW 25th St

3640 SW 25th St

2630 SW 31st Pl

2625 SW 67th Ave

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6387 Coral Way, Unit Studio

3299 Bird Ave

2920 SW 69th Ave

2021 SW 57th Ct

3155 SW 27th Ln
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3155 SW 27th St

2645 SW 33rd Ave

3631 Thomas Ave Miami, FL 33133

6765 SW 34th St

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6700 SW 40th St, Unit South Miami 1/1

Twenty2 West

Sunset Square

3631 SW 27th St

2883 SW 32nd Ct

3723 SW 27th St
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3410 Coral Way, Unit 405

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Ludlam Point

Core At Link

2665 SW 37th Ave, Unit 603

3134 Carter St

3677 Florida Ave

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MiLine

Casa Linda Apartments-3300 S Dixie Hwy

Avalon Merrick Park

3140 SW 69th Ave, Unit A
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SoMi Happy Livin' (Furnished)

6870 SW 45th Ln

3445 Franklin Ave

2802 SW 36th Ave

6710 SW 29th St, Unit A10

3180 SW 22nd Ter, Unit 908

2137 SW 59th Ave

7021 SW 22nd St

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4450 SW 67th Ave

7000 SW 23rd St

4444 SW 67th Ave

4500 SW 67th Ave

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Tropical Pool

4250 SW 67th Ave

Douglas Cove

6580 Santona St

7880 SW 55th Ave
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University, Miami, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Studio Apartments | $2,231 | $1,300 | $4,123 |
| University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $1,250 | $6,536 |
| University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,682 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,181 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,775 | $1,717 | $9,086 |
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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 Legacy at South Miami priced from $1,630. Sunset Club 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at South Miami | Model A3 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,630 |
| Sunset Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,650 |
| 3631 Thomas Ave Miami, FL 33133 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,725 |
| Twenty2 West | Sixty3 | Studio, 1BA | $1,814 |
| 504 Santander Ave | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,077 |
| Ludlam Point | Carlyle | 1BR, 1BA | $2,151 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $3.18 price per square foot 2714 SW 36th Ave Model at 2714 SW 36th Ave, Unit A in the Golden Pines neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 125 Gables Edgewater Drive in the South Coconut Grove neighborhood starting at $2,995 with a $3.24 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2714 SW 36th Ave, Unit A | 2714 SW 36th Ave | 2BR, 2BA | $3.18 |
| 125 Gables Edgewater Drive | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $3.24 |
| Casa Linda Apartments-3300 S Dixie Hwy | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR, 1.5BA | $2.81 |
| Ludlam Point | Carlyle | 1BR, 1BA | $2.87 |
| 504 Santander Ave | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.20 |
| 6700 SW 40th St, Unit South Miami 1/1 | 6700 SW 40th St | 1BR, 1BA | $2.77 |
| Legacy at South Miami | Model A3 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.61 |
| Sunset Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.70 |
| 3631 Thomas Ave Miami, FL 33133 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2.87 |
| 6511 Santona St | 6511 Santona St | 1BR, 1BA | $3.19 |
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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 $2,151.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Legacy at South Miami which is listed at $1,630, while the average apartment in University costs $3,499.
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 45 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 $588 which is $2,911 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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