Last updated on October 13, 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 $3,500/month. Renters today are paying $79 less per month on average than last year. The market remains near its peak rent level of $3,575/month.

  • South Miami runs roughly 1.8× the national median of $1,900/month.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in South Miami rent for about $2,066/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,898/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,781/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $8,000/month. Houses rent for a median of $4,400/month, while apartments sit at $3,442/month.

Median rent

Median rent in South Miami

$3,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in South Miami is $3,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Miami

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 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 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 $3,442, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in South Miami run $3,262 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,811.

Listings

Studio

$2,066

3%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,897

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,781

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,900

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$8,000

8%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$2,066

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,897

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,781

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

28%

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$3,500
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Miami, FL is 25% higher than the median rent in Cutler Bay, FL.

Discover rentals in South Miami, FL

6610 Sw 42nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Miami

Residential Lease, Miami, FL

6610 Sw 42nd St, South Miami, FL 33155

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6001 Sw 70th St #114 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Miami

6001 Sw 70th St #114, South Miami, FL 33143

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Price dropped $50Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,500 per month as of October 10, 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 remained the same since last year.

How does South Miami rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Miami is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 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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