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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Merritt Island, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Merritt Island rent stands today
Merritt Island, FL rent rose 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, extending a recent upward trend after a mid-year trough at $1,900/month.
Compared to national trends
Merritt Island runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among smaller Florida metros with 55 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Merritt Island sit around $1,379/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,530/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,595/month, while 3-bedrooms rise to $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms to $3,200/month. These bedroom tiers represent a broad range of rental options for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Diana Shores rents fell 75.5% year over year to $1,225/month across 14 rentals, marking one of the largest declines in Merritt Island's rental market. Holiday Cove and Villa De Palmas also experienced steep declines of 64.7% and 62.9%, respectively, showing significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Merritt Island
$2,200/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Merritt Island is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merritt Island
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 14% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Merritt Island run $1,538 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,379 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,530 |  4% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Catalina Isle Estates | $2,250 | |
Copperfield | $1,595 | |
Courtenay Springs | $1,650 | |
Fowlers | $2,600 | |
Hampton Homes | $1,575 | |
Merritt Ridge | $1,495 | |
Rockwell Estates | $2,050 | |
Skylark Estates | $1,575 | |
Sunny Acres | $1,934 | |
Villa De Palmas | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,575 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 3% | 6% | |
Houses | $2,600 | 5% | 12% | |
Rooms | $1,086 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,379
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,530
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
Catalina Isle Estates
Average rent
$2,250
Courtenay Springs
Average rent
$1,650
Merritt Ridge
Average rent
$1,495
Sunny Acres
Average rent
$1,934
Fowlers
Average rent
$2,600
Skylark Estates
Average rent
$1,575
Copperfield
Average rent
$1,595
Rockwell Estates
Average rent
$2,050
Hampton Homes
Average rent
$1,575
Villa De Palmas
Average rent
$1,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,086
Last 30 days
11%
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
16%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merritt Island, FL is 7% higher than the median rent in Cape Canaveral, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,050
2%$2,500
4%$1,650
2%$2,780
4%$3,125
12%$1,850
4%$2,450
2%$2,172
5%$1,997
2%$3,000
3%$1,500
12%$1,916
10%Discover rentals in Merritt Island, FL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merritt Island
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merritt Island
2 beds
1 bath
$1,318
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merritt Island
354 Hibiscus Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
2805 S Tropical Trl, Merritt Island, FL 32952
4 beds
4.5 baths
$12,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merritt Island
134 Starboard Ln #701, Merritt Island, FL 32953
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
415 Island Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32952
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,950
Price dropped $550Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
3 beds
1 bath
$2,020
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
13h ago
1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
3 beds
2 baths
$2,599
Price dropped $126Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House 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
$1,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 20
13h ago
1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rockwell Estates house for rent in Merritt Island
3725 Laurette Rd, Merritt Island, FL 32952
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merritt Island
516 S Plumosa St #12, Merritt Island, FL 32952
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,719
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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
$1,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 20
1h ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
3 beds
1 bath
$2,020
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Merritt Island
225 S Tropical Trl #624, Merritt Island, FL 32952
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
1990 Hamlin Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merritt Island?
Average rent prices in Merritt Island have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Merritt Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merritt Island is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Merritt Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Merritt Island are Villa De Palmas ($1,300/mo), Merritt Ridge ($1,495/mo), and Skylark Estates ($1,575/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 $88,000/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).