Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
South Miami, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where South Miami rent stands today

    South Miami, FL rent rose 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $3,565/month. Renters today are paying $63 less per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month at the city's peak level.

  • Vs. national rents

    South Miami runs roughly 1.8× the $1,950/month national median, making it a higher-cost market for renters compared to the national median.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in South Miami rent for $2,243/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,649/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,535/month, with 3-bedrooms at $5,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,950/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in South Miami

$3,565/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Miami is $3,565 per month as of July 2026. This is 83% above the national average rent, or $1,615 more per month.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Miami

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 8% 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 $3,420, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South Miami run $3,255 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,950.

Listings

Studio

$2,243

3%

11%

1 bedroom

$2,649

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,535

1%

24%

3 bedroom

$5,200

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,950

1%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$2,243

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,649

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,535

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

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$3,565
increased by83%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,708
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Miami, FL is 32% higher than the median rent in Cutler Bay, FL.

Discover rentals in South Miami, FL

6420 Sw 58th Pl - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in South Miami

6420 SW 58th Pl, South Miami, FL 33143

6420 Sw 58th Pl, South Miami, FL 33143

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

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

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Miami

CONDOS - South Miami, FL

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

$2,250

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

$2,250

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 $3,565 per month as of July 11, 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 8% since last year.

How does South Miami rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Miami is 83% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,615 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 $143,000/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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