Average Rent in Melbourne Beach, FL and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Melbourne Beach, FL

Average rent prices in Melbourne Beach have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,771, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Melbourne Beach run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,297.


Studio	$1,495	No Change	15%
1 bedroom	$1,240	No Change	24%
2 bedroom	$2,297	2%	10%
3 bedroom	$1,850	5%	45%
4 bedroom	$2,490	13%	72%

		Listings
Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach	$1,775
Harbor East	$1,745
Melbourne Beach South	$2,175
River Colony East	$1,799


Apartments	$1,771	10%	No Change
Condos	$2,775	24%	No Change
Houses	$1,875	19%	No Change
Rooms	$845	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,240

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

Last year

45%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,490

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

72%

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$3,250

71%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,475

30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melbourne Beach, FL is 31% higher than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

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$2,600

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Discover rentals in Melbourne Beach, FL

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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

5d+ ago

House for rent in Melbourne Beach

Residential Lease, Melbourne Beach, FL

2157 Barracuda Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

5d+ ago

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$3,250 - 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

$3,250

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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 $3,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Melbourne Beach?

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

How does Melbourne Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Melbourne Beach is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Melbourne Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Melbourne Beach are Harbor East ($1,745/mo), Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach ($1,775/mo), and River Colony East ($1,799/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 $130,000/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).