Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Melbourne, FL

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melbourne, FL is $1,800. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,800

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

196

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melbourne, FL is $1,800. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
29%
41%
20%
9%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,518. A 1-bedroom apartment in Melbourne, FL costs about $1,335 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,525. Houses for rent in Melbourne, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,295

6%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,650

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,172

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,200

3%

5%

Studio

$1,411

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,411

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

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$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melbourne, FL is 18% lower than the median rent in Cape Canaveral, FL.

More data insights and reports

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2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

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8.5

Very good

Avocado - 1727 Avocado Ave.

1727 Avocado Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425–$1,475

Apartment for rent