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Average Rent in Miami, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 22 apartment communities in Miami, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,996/mo
▲ +22.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,027/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
22
tracked daily
Units Listed
49
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Miami, FL
Compare average rent across Miami, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Miami | $4,269 | $3,100 | 2 | 28 |
| Brickell | $3,971 | $2,392 | 2 | 87 |
| Upper East Side | $3,613 | $2,700 | 1 | 10 |
| Courtly Manor | $3,602 | $2,399 | 1 | 54 |
| Miami 33130 | $3,537 | $2,275 | 9 | 112 |
| Little Havana | $3,221 | $1,900 | 4 | 33 |
| Miami 33128 | $3,086 | $1,739 | 3 | 110 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Miami, FL?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Miami, FL is $4,996 per month across 22 apartment communities and 49 available units. Rents have increased $645 (22.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Bay Winds starting at $2,027/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $4,996/mo.
Prices range from $2,027 to $10,500 per month. The most common price point is the $5,200 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Miami, FL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Miami, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Miami, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Winds | $2,027/mo | $2,027/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Valencia Pointe Apartments | $2,030/mo | $2,030/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Legacy at 36th | $2,195/mo | $2,195/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Legacy at 15th | $2,201/mo | $2,201/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Legacy at 19th | $2,250/mo | $2,250/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Legacy at The Roads | $2,275/mo | $2,275/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Legacy at Brickell | $2,300/mo | $2,300/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Miami, FL Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Miami, FL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$200,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,996/mo.
Comfortable income
$240,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,027/mo), you need to earn at least $81,000/year.
Median household income in Miami, FL is $59,390 , about 75% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Miami, FL
Overall prices in Miami, FL runs above the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Miami, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,996 |
| Utilities | $673 |
| Groceries | $550 |
| Transportation | $1,605 |
| Healthcare | $783 |
| Other goods and services | $1,253 |
| Estimated total | $9,861/mo |
Population
446,663
Median household income
$59,390
Census median rent
$1,657/mo
Rent as % of income
36.3%
Median age
39.7
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Miami, FL Apartments
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