Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
South Miami Heights, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    South Miami Heights, FL rent rose 13.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $43 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • South Miami Heights runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher-priced tier among metros with 85 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    South Miami Heights shows a wide range of rents by bedroom: studios at $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,400/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,900/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,824/month. This spread reflects diverse options for renters across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in South Miami Heights

$2,600/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Miami Heights is $2,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$0.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Miami Heights

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Miami Heights rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 Heights, FL

Average rent prices in South Miami Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Heights, FL

Rent prices in South Miami Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Miami Heights is $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,296. 1-bedroom apartments in South Miami Heights run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

41%

1 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,900

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,200

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,824

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,824

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in South Miami Heights and Coral Terrace by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Miami Heights

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,150
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Miami Heights, FL is 17% lower than the median rent in Coral Terrace, FL.

Discover rentals in South Miami Heights, FL

19729 Sw 114th Ave #250 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in South Miami Heights

Residential Lease, Miami, FL

19729 Sw 114th Ave #250, South Miami Heights, FL 33157

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Condo for rent

19791 Sw 114th Ave #331 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Miami Heights

Residential Lease, Miami, FL

19791 Sw 114th Ave #331, South Miami Heights, FL 33157

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Condo for rent

11060 Sw 196th St #209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Miami Heights

Residential Lease, Cutler Bay, FL

11060 Sw 196th St #209, South Miami Heights, FL 33157

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Condo for rent

19841 Sw 114th Ave #310 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Miami Heights

Residential Lease, Miami, FL

19841 Sw 114th Ave #310, South Miami Heights, FL 33157

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Miami Heights, FL

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

How much is rent in South Miami Heights?

The average rent in South Miami Heights is $2,600 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Miami Heights?

Average rent prices in South Miami Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does South Miami Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Miami Heights is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in South Miami Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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 Heights?

August offers the best rental deals in South Miami Heights, with rents running about 16% lower than February peak prices. December is the least competitive month for apartment hunting, while January and April see higher demand.

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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