Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
South Miami, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where South Miami rent stands today

    South Miami, FL rent rose 18.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,420/month. Month-to-month rent is essentially flat, and the market remains close to its recent peak of $3,575/month from July 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    South Miami rents run roughly 1.75× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier metro areas for renters. The market offers 84 total rentals, reflecting a relatively small inventory.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in South Miami rent for $1,999/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,840/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,145/month. Larger units command higher prices, with 3-bedrooms at $5,325/month and 4+ bedrooms at $7,000/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in South Miami

$3,420/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Miami is $3,420 per month as of May 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,470 more per month.

$3.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Miami

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 19% 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 $3,325, whereas a house costs $5,350. 1-bedroom apartments in South Miami run $3,205 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,999

9%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,840

1%

31%

2 bedroom

$3,145

1%

25%

3 bedroom

$5,325

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$7,000

8%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,840

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,145

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,325

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

22%

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$3,420
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Miami, FL is 22% higher than the median rent in Cutler Bay, FL.

Discover rentals in South Miami, FL

6610 Sw 46th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Miami

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

6166 Sw 68th St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Miami

Condominium - South Miami, FL

6166 Sw 68th St #23, South Miami, FL 33143

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Condo for rent

7430 Sw 59th Ct #B9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Miami

Apartment - South Miami, FL

7430 Sw 59th Ct #B9, South Miami, FL 33143

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

6170 Sw 68th St #21 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Miami

Condominium - South Miami, FL

6170 Sw 68th St #21, South Miami, FL 33143

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

$2,000

Price drop

Condo 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 $3,420 per month as of May 23, 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 increased by 19% since last year.

How does South Miami rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Miami is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,470 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 $137,000/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?

South Miami's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current year's pricing across the Miami-Dade County area.

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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