What is the average rent in South Beach?

The median asking rent in South Beach is $4,600/mo across 79 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,918/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in South Beach?

A one-bedroom in South Beach runs about $4,845/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,166/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in South Beach?

At the 30% rule, the $4,600/mo median asking rent in South Beach takes about $184,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in South Beach?

69% of South Beach's 5,475 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in South Beach right now?

84 rentals are available in South Beach right now, 79 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 22 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is South Beach cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), South Beach's $2,918/mo median is 10% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in South Beach, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in South Beach is $4,600/mo across 79 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,918/mo (Census estimate) — 10% above the SF Bay Area average and 108% above the national one. 69% of the 5,475 people here rent. Fairway tracks 22 South Beach properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in South Beach?

A one-bedroom in South Beach runs $4,845/mo and a two-bedroom $7,166/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$3,614/mo	39%	31	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$4,845/mo	34%	27	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$7,166/mo	27%	21	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for South Beach, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. South Beach's $4,600/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in South Beach

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in South Beach pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

19%

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

69%

Is South Beach a good place to live?

Yes: South Beach grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

South Beach$4,60021A+

Rincon Hill$5,45450A+

Mission Bay$5,57234A+

Financial District$5,0008A+

Downtown / Union Square$5,6506A+

Showplace Square$5,0348A+

South of Market$4,773170A+

Chinatown$1,44817B+

Dogpatch$5,52419A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for South Beach.

Population5,475

Median Income$157K

White

42%

Asian

33%

Hispanic

10%

Two or More

10%

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of South Beach get to work.

Drive Alone19%

Walk/Bike23%

Work from Home28%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in South Beach.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

95%

Small Apt Building

Townhouse

Single Family

Home Age

2000–Present

50%

1980–1999

38%

1960–1979

1940–1959

Before 1939

Renting in South Beach, explained

What is the average rent in South Beach?: The median asking rent in South Beach is $4,600/mo across 79 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,918/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in South Beach?: A one-bedroom in South Beach runs about $4,845/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,166/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is South Beach a good place to live?: Yes: South Beach grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in South Beach?: At the 30% rule, the $4,600/mo median asking rent in South Beach takes about $184,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in South Beach?: 69% of South Beach's 5,475 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in South Beach right now?: 84 rentals are available in South Beach right now, 79 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 22 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is South Beach cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), South Beach's $2,918/mo median is 10% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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Do you have every listing, or just partners?: We search everything we can reach: the major portals, Craigslist, property management sites, and buildings that only list on their own page. Most of what you see comes from properties that pay us nothing.
Is a real person involved?: Your agent is AI. It searches, calls properties, and books tours. A human on our team steps in when something needs judgment, like a lease clause that looks wrong.
What if I already found a place?: Tell us and we'll pressure-test it: the real monthly cost, what's in the lease, and whether something better posted this week. If it's the right place, we'll say so.

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