Average Rent in Melbourne Beach, FL and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Melbourne Beach, FL

Average rent prices in Melbourne Beach have decreased by 7% 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
Melbourne Beach, FL

Rent prices in Melbourne Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melbourne Beach is $1,812, whereas a house costs $2,022. 1-bedroom apartments in Melbourne Beach run $1,426 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,297.


Studio	$1,295	No Change	-
1 bedroom	$1,473	1%	23%
2 bedroom	$1,726	6%	31%
3 bedroom	$3,612	12%	1%
4 bedroom	$700	57%	63%

		Listings
Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach	$1,750
Harbor East	$1,712
Melbourne Beach South	$2,125
River Colony East	$1,705


Apartments	$1,812	64%	No Change
Condos	$3,612	25%	No Change
Houses	$2,022	No Change	No Change
Rooms	$844	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,473

Last 30 days

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,726

Last 30 days

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,612

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

57%

Last year

63%

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

Compare median rent prices in Melbourne Beach and Cocoa Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Melbourne Beach

Median rent price$3,225

67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,475

28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melbourne Beach, FL is 30% higher than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

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Discover rentals in Melbourne Beach, FL

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melbourne Beach

MANUFACTURED - Melbourne Beach, FL

444 Norwich Ln #202, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

2 beds

2 baths

$2,297

Apartment for rent

16h ago

House for rent in Melbourne Beach

SINGLE_FAMILY - Melbourne Beach, FL

302 5th Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

$2,500

Price drop

House for rent

5d+ ago

Melbourne Beach South house for rent in Melbourne Beach

3/2

2108 Rosewood Dr, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

House for rent

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Melbourne Beach

1407 Atlantic Street, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,000

Condo for rent

Available Jun 17

5d+ ago

House for rent in Melbourne Beach

217 5th Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

3 beds

2 baths

$3,250

House for rent

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Melbourne Beach

6355 Highway A1a #4, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

3 beds

3 baths

$3,500

$3,325

Price drop

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Verified

$3,500 - 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom House In Melbourne Beach With Great Amenities. Bring your boat, kayak and golf cart

180 Richards Rd #NA, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

4 beds

3 baths

$3,500

House for rent

Available Jul 18

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Frequently asked questions for Melbourne Beach, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Melbourne Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Melbourne Beach?

The average rent in Melbourne Beach is $3,225 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Melbourne Beach?

Average rent prices in Melbourne Beach have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Melbourne Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Melbourne Beach is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,295 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Melbourne Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Melbourne Beach are River Colony East ($1,705/mo), Harbor East ($1,712/mo), and Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach ($1,750/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Melbourne Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Melbourne Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $129,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Melbourne Beach?

Based on historical patterns from 2025, May typically offers the lowest rents while January sees the highest, with roughly a 20% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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).