Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Cocoa, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Cocoa, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,640/month. Renters are paying $80 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged recently.

  • Cocoa sits 13.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 61 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    In Cocoa, studios rent for about $1,620/month, 1-bedrooms are around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms sit near $1,475/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,958/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,800/month. Houses command a median of $1,700/month, while apartments are lower at $1,300/month. Houses make up just over half of rentals in the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Fern Meadows rents fell 33.0% year over year to $1,675/month across 19 rentals. College Green Estates rents climbed 19.9% year over year to $2,219/month across 11 rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Cocoa

$1,640/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cocoa is $1,640 per month as of September 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $260 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cocoa

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cocoa rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cocoa, FL

Average rent prices in Cocoa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Cocoa, FL

Rent prices in Cocoa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cocoa is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Cocoa run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,620

1%

72%

1 bedroom

$950

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,475

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,957

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,800

4%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,620

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

72%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,957

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

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

Compare median rent prices in Cocoa and Cape Canaveral by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cocoa

Median rent price$1,640
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cocoa, FL is 18% lower than the median rent in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Discover rentals in Cocoa, FL

1343 W Point Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2BR/1.0BA

1343 W Point Dr, Cocoa, FL 32922

2 beds

1 bath

$850

1341 W Point Dr #07 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pineridge apartment for rent in Cocoa

Residential Lease, COCOA, FL

1341 W Point Dr #07, Cocoa, FL 32922

2 beds

1 bath

$850

DEVAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

DEVAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC

1305 N Fiske Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$1,300

808 Johnson Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

808 Johnson Street

808 Johnson St, Cocoa, FL 32922

2 beds

1 bath

$975

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Frequently asked questions for Cocoa, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Cocoa rental market.

How much is rent in Cocoa?

The average rent in Cocoa is $1,640 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cocoa?

Average rent prices in Cocoa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Cocoa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cocoa is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $260 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cocoa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cocoa are College Park ($1,200/mo), Crestview Acres ($1,262/mo), and Royal Garden Homes ($1,450/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cocoa?

To comfortably afford rent in Cocoa, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

September offers the lowest rents in Cocoa, with approximately 12% savings compared to January's peak prices. November is the least competitive month with lower demand relative to inventory.

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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