Melbourne

The Melbourne Causeway connects Melbourne and Indialantic
The picture-perfect Melbourne skyline
Residents enjoy easy access to nearby Melbourne Beach

Melbourne, FL Area Guide

Space Coast town celebrates water activities and the arts

Coastal Beachfront Artistic Laidback

Welcome to Melbourne, Florida, where coastal living meets technological innovation. Located along the Space Coast, Melbourne offers diverse housing options from waterfront properties to established neighborhoods. The historic downtown district and Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) showcase local art galleries and dining establishments. Current rental rates average $1,491 for one-bedroom apartments and $1,718 for two-bedroom units.

Melbourne's outdoor spaces include Wickham Park's 391 acres of recreation areas and trails, while the Brevard Zoo offers native Florida wildlife exhibits. The city's aerospace sector includes major employers like L3Harris Technologies and Northrop Grumman. Florida Institute of Technology's campus contributes to the area's educational landscape. Melbourne's name originated from its first postmaster's Australian hometown, reflecting the city's interesting heritage. Notable areas include the beachside district with Atlantic Ocean views, the historic downtown area featuring preserved architecture, and the Suntree/Viera region with its established communities. With its combination of coastal recreation, employment opportunities, and cultural attractions, Melbourne continues to attract residents to Florida's Space Coast.

Explore the City

The Melbourne Causeway connects Melbourne and Indialantic

The picture-perfect Melbourne skyline

Residents enjoy easy access to nearby Melbourne Beach

Residents watch fireworks along the Indian River

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Melbourne, FL is $1,251 for a studio, $1,477 for one bedroom, $1,696 for two bedrooms, and $2,155 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Melbourne has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,477/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$2,453/month
1,612 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,339/month
1,144 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,234/month
1,355 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Melbourne, FL

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Melbourne, FL is for everyday living.

Fairly walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit

20 / 100

Moderately drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Quest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Suntree Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sherwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Longleaf Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sabal Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Melbourne Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Eau Gallie High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

Public

Grades PK & 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Erna Nixon Nature Center
  • Florida Tech Botanical Garden
  • Turkey Creek Sanctuary (Margaret Hames Nature Center)
  • Brevard Zoo
  • Goode Park

Airports

  • Melbourne Orlando International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.