Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Melbourne Beach, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Melbourne Beach

$3,700/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Melbourne Beach is $3,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 90% above the national average rent, or $1,750 more per month.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Melbourne Beach

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Melbourne Beach rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,174. 1-bedroom apartments in Melbourne Beach run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,297.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

33%

2 bedroom

$1,575

2%

33%

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

35%

4 bedroom

$2,585

17%

63%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,585

Last 30 days

17%

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$3,700
increased by90%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melbourne Beach, FL is 32% higher than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in Melbourne Beach, FL

130 Richards Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melbourne Beach

MULTI_FAMILY - Melbourne Beach, FL

130 Richards Rd, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

444 Norwich Ln Apt 201 #201 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melbourne Beach

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Melbourne Beach, FL

444 Norwich Ln Apt 201 #201, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

2 beds

2 baths

$2,297

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melbourne Beach

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Melbourne Beach, FL

444 Norwich Ln Apt 202 #202, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

2 beds

2 baths

$2,297

Apartment for rent

2150 Atlantic St #413 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Melbourne Beach

Condominium - MELBOURNE BEACH, FL

2150 Atlantic St #413, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

$2,400

Price drop

Condo for rent

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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 $3,700 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Melbourne Beach?

Average rent prices in Melbourne Beach have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Melbourne Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Melbourne Beach is 90% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,750 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Melbourne Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Melbourne Beach are Harbor East ($1,700/mo), Melbourne Beach South ($1,700/mo), and Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach ($1,765/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 $148,000/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?

Melbourne Beach rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,600 monthly. These figures represent current market rates across the city's available 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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