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West Melbourne, FL Area Guide

A tranquil suburban community next door to one of Florida’s most exciting cities

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West Melbourne is located adjacent to the cities of Melbourne and Palm Bay on Florida’s central Atlantic coast. Nearly the entire community is composed of residential neighborhoods, with many locals working in the neighboring cities. A thriving commercial district along Highway 192 includes everything from big-box stores to the Melbourne Square Mall.

Florida Institute of Technology is located just the east of the city, making West Melbourne a great location for students, faculty, and staff members. The city is home to the Space Coast Field of Dreams, a popular, state-of-the-art sports complex and playground. Orlando Melbourne International Airport sits on the northeast corner of town, making this a perfect location for frequent travelers. And of course, the beach is always at your fingertips, allowing you to make the most of your Florida living experience.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in West Melbourne, FL is $1,628 for one bedroom, $1,910 for two bedrooms, and $2,157 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Melbourne has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,628/month
791 Sq Ft
House
$2,250/month
1,615 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,723/month
999 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,872/month
1,467 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

50 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Central Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Erna Nixon Nature Center
  • Florida Tech Botanical Garden
  • Turkey Creek Sanctuary (Margaret Hames Nature Center)
  • Malabar Scrub Sanctuary
  • 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.