Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
West Melbourne, FL

Median rent

Median rent in West Melbourne

$1,916/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Melbourne is $1,916 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $16 more per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Melbourne

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 2% 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 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 $1,805, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in West Melbourne run $1,533 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,892.

Listings

Studio

$1,169

10%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,477

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,802

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,139

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,169

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,477

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,802

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,139

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

5%

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$1,916
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Melbourne, FL is 23% lower than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in West Melbourne, FL

530 Kimberly Cir - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Hollywood Estates Of Canova Park apartment for rent in West Melbourne

Residential Lease, West Melbourne, FL

530 Kimberly Cir, West Melbourne, FL 32904

2 beds

2 baths

$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.
264 Monaco Rd #C264 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cannova Park house for rent in West Melbourne

264 Monaco Road - C264

264 Monaco Rd #C264, West Melbourne, FL 32904

4 beds

3 baths

$1,895

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.
288 Mcclain Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Timber Ridge house for rent in West Melbourne

288 Mcclain Drive - 1

288 Mcclain Dr #1, West Melbourne, FL 32904

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

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.
Amore Village Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Amore Village Townhomes

4535 Amore Ln, West Melbourne, FL 32904

3 beds

2 baths

$1,945–$2,383

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.

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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 $1,916 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Melbourne?

Average rent prices in West Melbourne have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does West Melbourne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Melbourne is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $16 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Melbourne?

The most affordable neighborhoods in West Melbourne are Cannova Park ($1,533/mo), Laila Park Estates ($1,750/mo), and Hammock Lakes East ($1,769/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 $77,000/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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