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Apartments for Rent in Merritt Island FL

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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 the Brevard Zoo and NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center. Patrick Space 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 Melbourne Orlando International Airport.

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Merritt Island, FL Rental Insights

The average rent in Merritt Island, FL is $1,155 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,663, which means housing in Merritt Island, FL is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

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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