Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Average rent in
Melbourne, FL

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melbourne, FL is $1,859. This is -2%, or $41, lower than the national average.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,859

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

337

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melbourne, FL is $1,859. This is -2%, or $41, lower than the national average.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
26%
45%
21%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

58%
42%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Melbourne, FL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Melbourne, FL have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Melbourne, FL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Melbourne, FL is $1,538. A 1-bedroom apartment in Melbourne, FL costs about $1,424 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,593. Houses for rent in Melbourne, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,112.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,384

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,650

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,187

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,750

1%

2%

Studio

$1,250

19%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,384

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,187

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Melbourne, 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.

Compare rent prices in Melbourne, FL to other cities

Median rent prices in Melbourne, FL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cape Canaveral, FL.

Melbourne

Median rent price$1,859
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melbourne, FL is 16% lower than the median rent in Cape Canaveral, FL.

More data insights and reports

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Cape Canaveral

$2,200

increased by7%

Last year

Cocoa Beach

$2,734

increased by28%

Last year

Cocoa

$1,550

decreased by6%

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$2,575

decreased by6%

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$3,500

increased by18%

Last year

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$2,450

increased by16%

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$1,920

decreased by1%

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$2,550

increased by2%

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$1,995

increased by1%

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$2,900

decreased by5%

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$2,400

increased by6%

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$2,199

increased by4%

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507 Cheyenne Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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507 Cheyenne Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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8.6

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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,028–$4,404

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20 Elton St #20C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Annie Laurie Gardens townhouse for rent in Melbourne

Elton Manor Condo - 20C

20 Elton St #20C, Melbourne, FL 32935

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available Jan 15

CIRC5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

CIRC5

5 Circle Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Elton St #30A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Annie Laurie Gardens townhouse for rent in Melbourne

Elton Manor Condo - 30A

Elton St #30A, Melbourne, FL 32935

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Jan 15

2206 Irwin St Apt B #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melbourne

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2206 Irwin St Apt B #B, Melbourne, FL 32901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

1219 E Strawbridge Ave Apt 4 #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melbourne

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1219 E Strawbridge Ave Apt 4 #4, Melbourne, FL 32901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Palmview Cove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Palmview Cove Apartments

3151 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,275–$1,800

Apartment for rent