Apartments for Rent in Merritt Island FL
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Merritt Island Market Snapshot
Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $1,179/mo
Up 4% From Last Year
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Explore Rent Prices Near Merritt Island, FL
Merritt Island, FL’s average rent price is $1,516 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.
| Average Rent | |
|---|---|
| Cocoa Beach | $1,808 |
| Rockledge | $1,524 |
| Satellite Beach | $1,743 |
| Melbourne | $1,741 |
| Cape Canaveral | $1,908 |
Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.
Merritt Island, FL Apartments for Rent
Despite the name, Merritt Island is not actually an island—it’s part of a peninsula. Misnomer aside, Merritt Island is a tranquil, coastal community with a small-town atmosphere. Residents enjoy the peace of a predominantly residential area along with the convenience of numerous suburban shopping centers, which offer plenty of familiar chain restaurants and national retailers. The popular Merritt Square Mall is a prime local destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
The natural environment functions as a large part of life in Merritt Island. Residents enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking the trails in Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary to kayaking in the Banana River Aquatic Preserve. Merritt Island is also just a short distance from a host of beautiful Atlantic Coast beaches and vibrant beach towns like Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral.
Merritt Island is also convenient to several area attractions, such as Andretti Thrill Park, Brevard Zoo, and NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center. Patrick Air Force Base sits close to Merritt Island as well, affording many residents quick commutes. Getting around from Merritt Island is simple with access to Pineda Causeway, U.S. 1, I-95, A1A, and Orlando Melbourne International Airport.
Merritt Island, FL Rental Insights
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The average rent in Merritt Island, FL is $1,179 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,632, which means housing in Merritt Island, FL is slightly less expensive than much of the country.
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You can find flexible rentals in Merritt Island, FL by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 391 Merritt Island apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Merritt Island, FL has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.
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Students renting in Merritt Island, FL have access to EFSC Melbourne Campus, Eastern Florida State College, Florida Tech, and EFSC Palm Bay.