Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Miami, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Miami rent stands today

    Miami, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,100/month. Month over month, rent increased 2.6%, showing recent upward movement after a trough in early 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Miami rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with 6,326 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Miami rent for about $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,520/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,800/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,500/month. Apartments average $2,600/month while houses are higher at $3,499/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across unit types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In Miami, FL, Gleneagles rents fell 68.4% year over year to $3,000/month, Stonebridge dropped 64.3% to $5,000/month, and Boca Woods Country Club declined 57.1% to $3,000/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide flat trend and show significant variation within the metro.

Median rent

Median rent in Miami

$3,100/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Miami is $3,100 per month as of May 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Miami

6,326

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Miami rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Miami, FL

Average rent prices in Miami have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Miami, FL

Rent prices in Miami vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Miami is $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,499. 1-bedroom apartments in Miami run $2,323 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,831.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$2,520

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,000

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,800

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,500

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,520

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Miami, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Miami, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Miami and Aventura by all bedroom counts and property types.

Miami

Median rent price$3,100
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Miami, FL is 9% lower than the median rent in Aventura, FL.

Cost of living in Miami, FL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services7% higher
Groceries11% higher
Health2% lower
Housing57% higher
Transportation1% higher
Utilities5% higher

Discover rentals in Miami, FL

Superior Manor II - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.9

Very good

Superior Manor II

2349 Nw 51st St, Miami, FL 33142

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$587–$1,823

Apartment for rent

2061 Nw 27th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Allapattah house for rent in Miami

1 bed

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Sep 28

20310 Ne 14th Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Miami

20310 Ne 14th Ave #NA, Miami, FL 33179

Studio

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available May 15

1001 Nw 202nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Miami

Single Family Residence - Miami, FL

1001 Nw 202nd St, Miami, FL 33169

4 beds

3 baths

$950

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Miami, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Miami rental market.

How much is rent in Miami?

The average rent in Miami is $3,100 per month as of May 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Miami?

Average rent prices in Miami have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Miami rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Miami is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Miami?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Miami are East Little Havana ($2,100/mo), Flagami ($2,200/mo), and West Little Havana ($2,400/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Miami?

To comfortably afford rent in Miami, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Miami?

Miami's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions following recent price adjustments across the city's rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.

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