Last updated on September 22, 2026

Average rent in
Miami, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Miami, FL rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month, down $52 from last year. Month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged after the slight annual decline.

  • Miami rents are 57.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions Miami as a pricier coastal metro for renters seeking urban living options.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms $2,500/month, and 2-bedrooms $2,900/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,000/month.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments rent for a median of $2,378/month, while houses rent higher at $3,300/month. These property types represent different segments within Miami's rental market. Boca Woods Country Club saw a 73.9% year-over-year decline, showing notable local variation.

Median rent

Median rent in Miami

$3,000/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Miami is $3,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Miami

6,483

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Miami 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 Miami, FL

Average rent prices in Miami have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Miami, FL

Rent prices in Miami vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Miami is $2,378, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Miami run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,500

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,900

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,750

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,000

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Miami and Aventura by all bedroom counts and property types.

Miami

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,250
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Miami, FL is 8% lower than the median rent in Aventura, FL.

Cost of living in Miami, FL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services8% higher
Groceries11% higher
Health4% lower
Housing56% higher
Transportation2% higher
Utilities1% higher

Discover rentals in Miami, FL

Superior Manor II - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Superior Manor II

2349 Nw 51st St, Miami, FL 33142

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$770–$2,014

18801 Ne 2nd Ave #1014 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Miami

Residential Lease, Miami, FL

18801 Ne 2nd Ave #1014, Miami, FL 33179

Studio

1 bath

$820

1085 Nw 24th St ##Room - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Allapattah apartment for rent in Miami

10829 Nw 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Miami

1 bed

1 bath

$950

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Frequently asked questions for Miami, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Miami rental market.

How much is rent in Miami?

The average rent in Miami is $3,000 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Miami?

Average rent prices in Miami have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Miami rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Miami is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Miami?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Miami are East Little Havana ($2,000/mo), West Little Havana ($2,200/mo), and Little Haiti ($2,300/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Miami?

To comfortably afford rent in Miami, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Miami?

December offers the best rental deals in Miami, with prices running about 7% lower than the peak summer month of July. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while November sees the least competition.

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).

For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.

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