Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
South Miami, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where South Miami rent stands today

    South Miami, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,502/month. Renters are paying $69 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged as of August 2026.

  • South Miami runs roughly 1.8× the national median of $1,925/month, placing it among pricier Florida metros with a limited total rental inventory of 74 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in South Miami rent for about $2,104/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,510/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,650/month, with 3-bedrooms at $5,200/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $8,800/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments make up 22.5% of rentals, houses 33.3%, and condos 42.3% in South Miami, FL. This property-type composition shapes the rental market and offers options across different housing styles.

Median rent

Median rent in South Miami

$3,502/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Miami is $3,502 per month as of August 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,577 more per month.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Miami

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Miami rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Miami, FL

Average rent prices in South Miami have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 South Miami, FL

Rent prices in South Miami vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Miami is $3,440, whereas a house costs $4,925. 1-bedroom apartments in South Miami run $3,205 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,965.

Listings

Studio

$2,104

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$2,510

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$3,650

5%

20%

3 bedroom

$5,200

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$8,800

7%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,104

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,510

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Miami, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Miami and Cutler Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Miami

Median rent price$3,502
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Miami, FL is 35% higher than the median rent in Cutler Bay, FL.

Discover rentals in South Miami, FL

6157 Sw 64th St #6157 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Miami

Residential Lease, South Miami, FL

6157 Sw 64th St #6157, South Miami, FL 33143

2 beds

2 baths

$1,790

House for rent

6023 Sw 69th St #78 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Miami

Residential Lease, South Miami, FL

6023 Sw 69th St #78, South Miami, FL 33143

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

Condo for rent

6647 Sw 59th Pl #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Miami

6647 Sw 59th Pl #102, South Miami, FL 33143

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

6647 Sw 59th Pl #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Miami

6647 Sw 59th Pl #101, South Miami, FL 33143

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Miami, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the South Miami rental market.

How much is rent in South Miami?

The average rent in South Miami is $3,502 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Miami?

Average rent prices in South Miami have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does South Miami rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Miami is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,577 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Miami?

To comfortably afford rent in South Miami, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in South Miami, with rents running about 13.9% lower than the August peak. October and November also see less competition among renters compared to the high-demand months of January and March.

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).

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