Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Merritt Island, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Merritt Island, FL rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters today are paying $213 less per month on average than last year despite a 3.8% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Merritt Island runs 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 61 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Merritt Island rent for $999/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,598/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,625/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,200/month. The bedroom tiers show a wide range of rents for different household sizes.
What you'll pay
Houses make up 61.9% of total rentals in Merritt Island and have a median rent of $2,698/month, compared to $1,425/month for apartments. The data show a clear cost difference by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Merritt Island
$1,995/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Merritt Island is $1,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merritt Island
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merritt Island rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Merritt Island, FL
Average rent prices in Merritt Island have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Merritt Island, FL
Rent prices in Merritt Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merritt Island is $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Merritt Island run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $999 | No Change | 45% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 7% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,597 |  2% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,625 | 11% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bel Aire | $1,750 | |
Catalina Isle Estates | $1,900 | |
Copperfield | $1,832 | |
Courtenay Springs | $1,750 | |
Egrets Cove | $2,750 | |
Fowlers | $2,250 | |
Hampton Homes | $1,800 | |
Merritt Ridge | $2,045 | |
Rockwell Estates | $2,400 | |
Villa De Palmas | $1,595 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,425 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,697 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $810 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$999
Last year
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
Catalina Isle Estates
Average rent
$1,900
Courtenay Springs
Average rent
$1,750
Villa De Palmas
Average rent
$1,595
Merritt Ridge
Average rent
$2,045
Bel Aire
Average rent
$1,750
Fowlers
Average rent
$2,250
Rockwell Estates
Average rent
$2,400
Copperfield
Average rent
$1,832
Hampton Homes
Average rent
$1,800
Egrets Cove
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$810
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merritt Island, 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 Merritt Island, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Merritt Island and Cape Canaveral by all bedroom counts and property types.
Merritt Island
5%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merritt Island, FL is equal to the median rent in Cape Canaveral, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,000
6%$2,475
19%$1,640
5%$2,837
2%$3,250
16%$1,750
11%$2,525
12%$2,087
1%$2,022
4%$3,000
3%$1,500
7%$1,995
1%Discover rentals in Merritt Island, FL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merritt Island
180 Minna Ln #306, Merritt Island, FL 32953
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merritt Island
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merritt Island
6876 Marilane St #CO62, Merritt Island, FL 32953
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merritt Island
6876 Marilane St #CO95, Merritt Island, FL 32953
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Villa De Palmas house for rent in Merritt Island
2230 Sykes Creek Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32953
5 beds
3.5 baths
$9,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merritt Island
400 Yellow Tail Ln, Merritt Island, FL 32953
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
2710 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Copperfield house for rent in Merritt Island
2187 Hedgerow Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32953
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
3d ago
1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merritt Island
55 Needle Blvd #54, Merritt Island, FL 32953
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,595
Condo for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Merritt Island
516 South Plumosa StreetAPt. 12 #12, Merritt Island, FL 32952
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
3 beds
2 baths
$2,899
House for rent
Available Jul 29
3d ago
1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Merritt Island
516 S Plumosa St #12, Merritt Island, FL 32952
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Merritt Island
516 South Plumosa StreetAPt. 12 #12, Merritt Island, FL 32952
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Catalina Isle Estates house for rent in Merritt Island
855 Montego Bay Dr S, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
3d ago
Merritt Ridge house for rent in Merritt Island
511 Palm Ave #1, Merritt Island, FL 32952
4 beds
3 baths
$2,695
$2,595
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove house for rent in Merritt Island
2025 Sykes Creek Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
$4,250
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
2170 Emerald Ct #1, Merritt Island, FL 32953
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
3200 N Tropical Trl, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
$3,750
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Merritt Island, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Merritt Island rental market.
How much is rent in Merritt Island?
The average rent in Merritt Island is $1,995 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merritt Island?
Average rent prices in Merritt Island have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Merritt Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merritt Island is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Merritt Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Merritt Island are Villa De Palmas ($1,595/mo), Courtenay Springs ($1,750/mo), and Bel Aire ($1,750/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Merritt Island?
To comfortably afford rent in Merritt Island, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Merritt Island?
July offers the best rental deals in Merritt Island with the lowest rents of the year, running about 11% lower than March prices. September also provides good opportunities with the least competitive market conditions.
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).