Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Cocoa, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cocoa rent stands today

    Cocoa, FL rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters are paying $25 more per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month increase of 3.3% showing recent upward momentum.

  • Cocoa sits 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market of 66 total rentals that includes a majority of houses and condos.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Cocoa rent for about $1,645/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,500/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $3,050/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,856/month compared to $1,500/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Adamson Creek rents fell 34.0% year over year to $1,750/month across 21 rentals. Emerald Lake and Cocoa North also saw declines of 31.1% and 23.5%, respectively, showing localized cooldowns.

Median rent

Median rent in Cocoa

$1,650/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cocoa is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cocoa

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cocoa rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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 Cocoa, FL

Rent prices in Cocoa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cocoa is $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,856. 1-bedroom apartments in Cocoa run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$1,645

2%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,500

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,950

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,050

17%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

22%

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cocoa, FL is 20% lower than the median rent in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Discover rentals in Cocoa, FL

920 Boardwalk Ln #821 - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Crestview Acres house for rent in Cocoa

Move -In Ready 2 bed 1 bath

920 Boardwalk Ln #821, Cocoa, FL 32922

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
920 Boardwalk Ln #817 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Crestview Acres house for rent in Cocoa

HANDYMAN SPECIAL - MOBILE HOME 2/1 FOR SALE - COCOA, FL

920 Boardwalk Ln #817, Cocoa, FL 32922

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
920 Boardwalk Ln #813 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Crestview Acres house for rent in Cocoa

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
920 Boardwalk Ln #858 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Crestview Acres house for rent in Cocoa

2 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom MOVE-IN READY HOME FOR SALE

920 Boardwalk Ln #858, Cocoa, FL 32922

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,650 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cocoa?

Average rent prices in Cocoa have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Cocoa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cocoa is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cocoa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cocoa are Crestview Acres ($1,100/mo), Pineridge ($1,250/mo), and Cocoa Hills ($1,300/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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