Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Merritt Island, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Merritt Island
$1,972/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Merritt Island is $1,972 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $42 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merritt Island
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 24% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,449, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Merritt Island run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | No Change | 42% | |
1 bedroom | $1,429 | 10% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | 12% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 11% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,275 | 7% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Copperfield | $1,700 | |
Courtenay Springs | $1,750 | |
Diana Shores | $1,500 | |
Egrets Cove | $2,500 | |
Fowlers | $2,500 | |
Hampton Homes | $1,500 | |
Sunny Acres | $1,850 | |
Surfside Estates | $1,750 | |
Villa De Palmas | $1,699 | |
Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | $1,212 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,449 | 54% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
42%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,429
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,275
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
Hampton Homes
Average rent
$1,500
Surfside Estates
Average rent
$1,750
Courtenay Springs
Average rent
$1,750
Diana Shores
Average rent
$1,500
Egrets Cove
Average rent
$2,500
Fowlers
Average rent
$2,500
Villa De Palmas
Average rent
$1,699
Sunny Acres
Average rent
$1,850
Copperfield
Average rent
$1,700
Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove
Average rent
$1,212
Apartments
Average rent
$1,449
Last 30 days
54%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
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
2%higher than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merritt Island, FL is 1% higher than the median rent in Cape Canaveral, FL.
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$1,950
5%$2,475
16%$1,645
10%$2,750
2%$3,225
23%$1,800
9%$2,497
13%$2,080
$1,937
5%$2,795
$1,400
16%$2,094
8%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
$1,200
Condo 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
Apartment for rent in Merritt Island
6876 Marilane St #CO59, Merritt Island, FL 32953
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
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
Villa De Palmas house for rent in Merritt Island
2230 Sykes Creek Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32953
5 beds
3.5 baths
$9,850
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
6725 S Tropical Trl, Merritt Island, FL 32952
4 beds
4 baths
$6,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merritt Island
200 S Sykes Creek Pkwy #A206, Merritt Island, FL 32952
2 beds
3 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
1h ago
1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,625
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,625
Apartment for rent
7h ago
The Villas At Newfound Habor house for rent in Merritt Island
65 N Lee Ct, Merritt Island, FL 32952
3 beds
2 baths
$2,110
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
175 Honeytree Ln, Merritt Island, FL 32953
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,855
House for rent
1h ago
1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Merritt Island
55 Needle Blvd #64, Merritt Island, FL 32953
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,499
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
3412 Armen Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4 beds
3 baths
$3,350
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
$9,850
House for rent
1h ago
1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merritt Island
437 Via Palermo Ct, Merritt Island, FL 32953
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Fowlers house for rent in Merritt Island
1251 S Banana River Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32952
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House 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
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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 $1,972 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merritt Island?
Average rent prices in Merritt Island have decreased by 24% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Merritt Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merritt Island is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $42 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Merritt Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Merritt Island are Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove ($1,212/mo), Hampton Homes ($1,500/mo), and Diana Shores ($1,500/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 $79,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Merritt Island average around $1,410/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,620/month.
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).