Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
West Melbourne, FL

Median rent

Median rent in West Melbourne

$2,094/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Melbourne is $2,094 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $164 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Melbourne

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Melbourne rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,820, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in West Melbourne run $1,586 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,945.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

1%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,200

8%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,888

10%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,192

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,575

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,888

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,192

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

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$2,094
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,475
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Melbourne, FL is 15% lower than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in West Melbourne, FL

228 San Paulo Cir #S228 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in West Melbourne

228 San Paulo Cir #S228, West Melbourne, FL 32904

2 beds

2 baths

$1,475

Condo for rent

Available May 26

Amore Village Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

8.6

Very good

Amore Village Townhomes

4535 Amore Ln, West Melbourne, FL 32904

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995–$2,383

Price drop

Apartment for rent

211 W Laila Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Laila Park Estates house for rent in West Melbourne

SINGLE_FAMILY - West Melbourne, FL

211 W Laila Dr, West Melbourne, FL 32904

3 beds

3 baths

$2,100

House for rent

2100 Brookshire Cir - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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2100 Brookshire Cir Melbourne, FL 32904

2100 Brookshire Cir, West Melbourne, FL 32904

3 beds

2 baths

$2,360

$2,120

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 15

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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 $2,094 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Melbourne?

Average rent prices in West Melbourne have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does West Melbourne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Melbourne is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $164 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Melbourne?

The most affordable neighborhoods in West Melbourne are Laila Park Estates ($1,550/mo), Hammock Lakes East ($1,700/mo), and Eastwood Heritage Oaks ($1,722/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 $84,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in West Melbourne average around $1,570/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,910/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).

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