Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
West Melbourne, FL

Median rent

Median rent in West Melbourne

$1,995/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in West Melbourne is $1,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Melbourne

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,834, whereas a house costs $2,447. 1-bedroom apartments in West Melbourne run $1,553 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,906.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,834

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,699

1%

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,834

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

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$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,475
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Melbourne, FL is 19% lower than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in West Melbourne, FL

282 E Haven Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

Wood Haven Manor house for rent in West Melbourne

3 beds

2 baths

$2,115

$2,000

Price drop

561 Parker Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

House for rent in West Melbourne

Fenced Private Yard with Lawn Care Included!

561 Parker Rd #NA, West Melbourne, FL 32904

4 beds

2 baths

$2,050

2891 Stratford Pointe Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Melbourne

1261 Olde Bailey Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stratford Pointe house for rent in West Melbourne

Residential Lease, West Melbourne, FL

1261 Olde Bailey Ln, West Melbourne, FL 32904

4 beds

2 baths

$2,400

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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 $1,995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Melbourne?

Average rent prices in West Melbourne have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does West Melbourne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Melbourne is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Melbourne?

The most affordable neighborhoods in West Melbourne are Wood Haven Manor ($1,553/mo), Clements Wood ($1,646/mo), and Coventry ($1,668/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 $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 West Melbourne?

November offers the best rental hunting conditions in West Melbourne, with rents running about 7% lower than peak June prices and less competition from other renters.

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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