Apartments for Rent in South Miami, FL

Prices and availability in South Miami, FL were last updated on 22 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in South Miami, FL are: Red Road Commons, Legacy at South Miami, 5963 SW 66 Terrace, Metro South Senior Apartments and 6001 Southwest 70th Street, Unit 451.

The average rent in South Miami, FL is $2,719.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Miami, FL is between $2,294 and $7,508.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Miami, FL is between $2,875 and $4,033.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Miami, FL is between $2,700 and $5,046.

In South Miami, 40% of the residents are renting compared to 60% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 36% of South Miami's rentals, 48% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in South Miami is 17 years old, with 81% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 10 stories, of which 41% are garden-style apartment communities, 74% are mid-sized buildings, and 31% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in South Miami come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 7% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 40% of all rentals in South Miami. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.