Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Melbourne Beach, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Melbourne Beach

$3,125/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Melbourne Beach is $3,125 per month as of October 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,225 more per month.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Melbourne Beach

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Melbourne Beach rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Melbourne Beach, FL

Average rent prices in Melbourne Beach have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $2,648, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Melbourne Beach run $1,485 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,665.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

No Change

30%

1 bedroom

$1,457

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$2,297

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,037

16%

52%

4 bedroom

$3,250

No Change

45%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,457

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,037

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

52%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last year

45%

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$3,125
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melbourne Beach, FL is 25% higher than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in Melbourne Beach, FL

444 Norwich Ln #202 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melbourne Beach

Manufactured In Park, Melbourne Beach, FL

444 Norwich Ln #202, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

2 beds

2 baths

$2,297

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.
2975 S Highway A1a #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Melbourne Beach

2975 South Highway A1A 111 - 1

2975 S Highway A1a #1, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Price dropped $400Fees 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.
412 4th Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Melbourne Beach

412 4th Avenue - 1

412 4th Ave #1, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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.
412 2nd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Melbourne Beach

Residential Lease, Melbourne Beach, FL

412 2nd Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

Price dropped $400Fees 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 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 $3,125 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Melbourne Beach?

Average rent prices in Melbourne Beach have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Melbourne Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Melbourne Beach is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,225 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Melbourne Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Melbourne Beach are Harbor East ($1,699/mo), Melbourne Beach South ($1,699/mo), and Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach ($1,806/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 $125,000/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).

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