Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
West Melbourne, FL

Median rent

Median rent in West Melbourne

$2,300/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Melbourne is $2,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Melbourne

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Melbourne rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Melbourne, FL

Average rent prices in West Melbourne have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 West Melbourne, FL

Rent prices in West Melbourne vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Melbourne is $1,963, whereas a house costs $2,435. 1-bedroom apartments in West Melbourne run $1,959 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,124.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,340

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,600

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,282

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,575

5%

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,340

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,282

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West 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.

How does rent in West Melbourne, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Melbourne and Cocoa Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Melbourne

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Melbourne, FL is 18% lower than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in West Melbourne, FL

9017 Manchester Ln #21E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in West Melbourne

CONDOS - West Melbourne, FL

9017 Manchester Ln #21E, West Melbourne, FL 32904

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Condo for rent

1152 Bainbury Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stratford Pointe house for rent in West Melbourne

SINGLE_FAMILY - Melbourne, FL

1152 Bainbury Ln, West Melbourne, FL 32904

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

House for rent

4946 Barr St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Melbourne

SINGLE_FAMILY - West Melbourne, FL

4946 Barr St, West Melbourne, FL 32904

4 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

1065 Sedgewood Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stratford Pointe house for rent in West Melbourne

SINGLE_FAMILY - West Melbourne, FL

1065 Sedgewood Cir, West Melbourne, FL 32904

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for West Melbourne, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the West Melbourne rental market.

How much is rent in West Melbourne?

The average rent in West Melbourne is $2,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Melbourne?

Average rent prices in West Melbourne have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does West Melbourne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Melbourne is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Melbourne?

The most affordable neighborhoods in West Melbourne are Industrial Center East ($1,800/mo), Hammock Lakes East ($1,813/mo), and Melbourne Gardens ($1,847/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Melbourne?

To comfortably afford rent in West Melbourne, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Melbourne?

West Melbourne's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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).

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