This page is general health information, not medical advice. It cannot tell you whether you have an infection. A clinician can, and the testing options on this site are a good place to start.

If you are looking for cheap STD testing in Miami, the good news is that the city has several places that offer free or low-cost testing, and most of them do not require insurance. This guide shows you how to compare them, what to ask before you go, and which warning signs to watch for.

It does not recommend any paid service or product. It points you to public clinics, community health centers and the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County.

How much is an STD test? What the published sources say

People often ask how much an STD test costs. The honest answer is that it depends on the setting, and many Miami clinics do not publish a price list.

Here is what is actually published:

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County says its STI clinic page offers "low or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV." The page does not give a fee schedule.
The same health department's HIV Prevention page says it provides "free prevention education and testing for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis." The two pages use different wording, so ask which applies to your visit.
CDC's GetTested directory lists free HIV and STI tests at Care Resource, Borinquen Medical Centers and the University of Miami Rapid Access Wellness Clinic.
Jessie Trice Community Health System is listed on GetTested with a sliding scale and no free services.

No source we reviewed publishes a dollar figure for urgent care or for online lab-order services. If you are weighing those, ask for the full price in writing before you agree to anything.

What to look for in a testing site

When you have no insurance, the best test is the one you can reach, afford and understand. These quality indicators matter more than a low sticker price.

A clear statement of what it costs

A trustworthy site tells you the cost before the visit. That might be "free," "sliding scale" or "insurance billed." If a page or a phone line cannot tell you, that is a reason to ask more questions, not a reason to guess.

Licensed clinicians and a link to treatment

CDC's STI Treatment Guidelines (2021) describe testing as the first step toward care. Bacterial STIs and trichomoniasis are curable with treatment from a clinician. HIV, herpes and HPV are not curable, but they are treatable or manageable. A good site can explain what happens if a result needs follow-up, or who will help you reach care.

Confidentiality

Ask how results are delivered and who can see them. Florida law helps here for young people. Under Fla. Stat. § 384.30, as published by the Florida Legislature, a minor may consent to examination and treatment for sexually transmissible diseases. The statute says a minor's consultation, examination and treatment are confidential and may not be disclosed directly or indirectly, for example by billing a parent or guardian, except as provided in s. 384.29. It applies to the Department of Health, licensed physicians and certain other licensed professionals, and qualified health facilities.

The right tests for your situation

Not every site tests for everything. The Health District Center and West Perrine Health Center list chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Jessie Trice's GetTested listing names HIV, chlamydia and gonorrhea, and does not list syphilis. Care Resource's Little Havana site lists no-cost rapid HIV testing, and its pages do not state STI testing there. Match the site to the tests you want to discuss.

Key features to compare

Use this list to compare any option, whether it is a public clinic, a community health center or a private provider.

Cost and billing: free, sliding scale or insurance billed. Ask about visit fees as well as lab fees.
Appointment rules: walk-in or scheduled.
Hours: some are weekday daytime only.
Tests offered: which infections, and whether you can choose.
Sample type: urine, swab or blood. Ask which sites will be tested if you want throat or rectal swabs discussed.
Result timing and delivery: how and when you hear back.
Follow-up care: who treats you if a result needs it.
Location: distance and transit matter if you have to return.

Options by cost level in Miami

The table groups Miami options by what their published sources say about cost. It is not a ranking of quality. Hours and walk-in policies can change, so confirm with the clinic before you go.

Option	What the source says about cost	Appointment	Tests listed
Health District Center (Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade), 1350 NW 14th St., Suite 350	"Low or no-cost"; no fee schedule stated	Page says to call 305-575-3800 to schedule; walk-in policy not stated	Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV
West Perrine Health Center (Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade), 18255 Homestead Ave.	"Low or no-cost"; no fee schedule stated	Scheduling through 305-575-3800	Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV
Care Resource, Midtown, 3510 Biscayne Blvd.	Free HIV and STI tests per CDC GetTested; sliding fee scale if uninsured or underinsured, per Care Resource	CDC GetTested: appointment not required	STI and HIV testing
Borinquen Medical Centers, 3601 Federal Hwy	Free HIV and STI tests per CDC GetTested; sliding scale; accepts Medicaid, Medicare and insurance	CDC GetTested: appointment not required	STI and HIV testing
University of Miami Rapid Access Wellness Clinic, 1120 NW 14th St.	Free HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and STI tests per CDC GetTested	CDC GetTested: appointment required	STI and HIV testing
Jessie Trice Community Health System, 5361 NW 22nd Ave	Sliding scale, plus insurance, Medicaid and Medicare; no free services listed	CDC GetTested: appointment not required	HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea
Urgent care and online lab-order services	No published prices in our sources; ask for the total in writing	Varies	Varies

Pridelines also describes HIV testing as "fast, free, and confidential." It is located in Miami Beach, not the City of Miami, and its page does not state a walk-in policy.

If you want the lowest cost

Start with the health department and the community health centers above. They are the options with published free, low-cost or sliding-scale wording. For a fuller look at addresses and phone numbers, see this list of where to get tested in Miami and what it costs.

If you want the fastest access

Care Resource Midtown, Borinquen and Jessie Trice are listed on CDC GetTested as not requiring an appointment. The Health District Center lists weekday hours from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and closes at noon on the 1st and 3rd Fridays. West Perrine lists Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and closes at noon on 3rd Fridays. Care Resource lists testing Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GetTested notes that hours may change.

Free HIV home tests for Miami-Dade residents

If getting to a clinic is the barrier, two local programs offer no-cost HIV home tests:

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County offers a free HIV home test kit. Its HIV Prevention page says the program is only available to Miami-Dade County residents.
Care Resource lists a no-cost HIV home test for people ages 14 and older who live in Miami-Dade or Broward, are not HIV-positive, and have not tested in the last three months. You can order online or call 305-576-1234, extension 352.

An HIV home test covers HIV only. If you want to be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis, those need a clinic visit. CDC says the right time to test after a possible exposure depends on the type of HIV test, so ask a clinician or the HIV testing line at 786-792-5269 about timing.

What to ask about bundled panels and extra fees

Many people with no insurance worry about surprise charges. A few questions make costs predictable.

"Is the visit free, or only some of the tests?"
"Which infections are included in the panel, and which cost extra?"
"Is there a separate fee for the clinician visit?"
"If a result needs follow-up, what will treatment or a repeat test cost?"
"Do you use a sliding scale, and what proof of income do you need?"

A bundled panel can be a good value, but only when it matches the tests a clinician would discuss with you. A larger bundle is not automatically better. CDC's 2021 guidelines recommend testing based on your age, body parts exposed and circumstances, so the clinician is the best person to help you choose.

Medicaid and other Florida coverage

You may be eligible for coverage you do not know about. Borinquen and Jessie Trice both list Medicaid and Medicare among the coverage they accept, according to CDC GetTested. Care Resource says most insurance plans are accepted. Eligibility rules are not described in our sources, so ask the clinic's front desk or the health department whether they can help you check.

Florida also has state programs for HIV prevention. The Florida Department of Health's PrEP and nPEP locator, linked from the Miami-Dade HIV/AIDS page, can show places that provide pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis. The Florida AIDS Drug Assistance Program is for people who have HIV, and it is not a PrEP program.

Red flags to avoid

Most places are doing honest work. These signs are worth a second look before you pay.

No price until after the test. You should be able to ask about cost first.
Pressure to buy a large bundle you did not ask about, or urgency language such as "act now."
No clinician involved and no explanation of what happens if a result needs follow-up.
Promises of certainty. No test is perfect, and window periods exist. A site that says results are guaranteed or error-free is not describing tests honestly.
Vague privacy answers. Ask who sees the result and how it is shared.
Prices that seem too low or too high with no explanation of what is included.
Shaming or judgmental language. Testing is routine health care. You deserve respectful service whatever your gender, orientation or history.

Why testing is worth the trip in Miami-Dade

The Florida Department of Health's FLHealthCHARTS data for 2025 shows that Miami-Dade County has higher rates than the state overall for several infections:

Chlamydia: 471.5 per 100,000 in Miami-Dade, compared with 410.8 per 100,000 in Florida.
Gonorrhea: 250.5 per 100,000 in Miami-Dade, compared with 156.5 per 100,000 in Florida.
Infectious (primary and secondary) syphilis: 16.8 per 100,000 in Miami-Dade, compared with 12.4 per 100,000 in Florida.
New HIV diagnoses: 23.7 per 100,000 in Miami-Dade, compared with 15.0 per 100,000 in Florida.

These numbers describe the community, not any one person. They are a reminder that testing is a normal part of looking after your health here. CDC recommends that everyone ages 13 to 64 get tested for HIV at least once, and a clinician can tell you whether other screening fits your situation.

Where to start

Decide which tests you want to ask about, and whether you want a clinic visit or an HIV home test.
Call the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade at 305-575-3800 to schedule at the Health District Center or West Perrine Health Center. Or contact Care Resource at 305-576-1234 or Borinquen at 305-576-6611.
Ask about cost, hours and what is included before you go.
Ask how and when you will get results, and who will help if follow-up care is needed.

You can also search CDC's GetTested directory to find more free and low-cost testing sites. If you are not sure where to begin, the health department's disease control line is 305-470-5660, and the HIV testing line is 786-792-5269.

If you receive a result that needs treatment, a clinician will prescribe it. Bacterial STIs are curable, and HIV is treatable. Starting that conversation is the hardest part, and the clinics above see people every day for exactly this reason.

Low-Cost STD Testing in Miami Without Insurance