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Rental Market Trends in Melbourne, FL

What is the average rent in Melbourne, FL?

$1,496/month

Average Rent

726 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Melbourne, FL is $1,496 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Melbourne rent prices are 8% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Melbourne, you can expect to pay about $1,261 per month for a studio, $1,496 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,699 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,158 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,261/month
351 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,496/month
726 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,699/month
1,056 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,158/month
1,328 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,330/month
620 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,881/month
990 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,325/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,889/month
2,054 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,588/month
675 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,251/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,107/month
1,757 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,579/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,066/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,533/month
1,551 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,875/month
2,018 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Melbourne, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $7 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Melbourne, FL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Melbourne, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
41% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Melbourne?

Based on current rent prices, Southgate, Longwood and Downtown Melbourne are the most affordable neighborhoods in Melbourne.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southgate
$1,209/month
567 Sq Ft
Longwood
$1,338/month
678 Sq Ft
Downtown Melbourne
$1,451/month
679 Sq Ft
James Landing
$1,487/month
760 Sq Ft
Weston Park
$1,497/month
711 Sq Ft
Ocean Side Village
$1,529/month
680 Sq Ft
Pinewood Hills
$1,706/month
800 Sq Ft
Parkway Meadows
$1,744/month
749 Sq Ft
Lund Gardens
$1,775/month
742 Sq Ft
Suburban Melbourne
$1,780/month
788 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Melbourne?

Based on current rent prices, Wickham Lakes, Addison Village and Sonesta Walk are the most expensive neighborhoods in Melbourne.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wickham Lakes
$2,252/month
896 Sq Ft
Addison Village
$2,030/month
832 Sq Ft
Sonesta Walk
$1,815/month
788 Sq Ft
Suburban Melbourne
$1,780/month
788 Sq Ft
Lund Gardens
$1,775/month
742 Sq Ft
Parkway Meadows
$1,744/month
749 Sq Ft
Pinewood Hills
$1,706/month
800 Sq Ft
Ocean Side Village
$1,529/month
680 Sq Ft
Weston Park
$1,497/month
711 Sq Ft
James Landing
$1,487/month
760 Sq Ft

Which Melbourne neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Melbourne with the most apartments available are Suburban Melbourne, Addison Village and Downtown Melbourne .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Suburban Melbourne
$1,780/month
788 Sq Ft
Addison Village
$2,030/month
832 Sq Ft
Downtown Melbourne
$1,451/month
679 Sq Ft
Wickham Lakes
$2,252/month
896 Sq Ft
Southgate
$1,209/month
567 Sq Ft
James Landing
$1,487/month
760 Sq Ft
Longwood
$1,338/month
678 Sq Ft
Pinewood Hills
$1,706/month
800 Sq Ft
Lund Gardens
$1,775/month
742 Sq Ft
Parkway Meadows
$1,744/month
749 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Melbourne, FL?

Because the average rent in Melbourne is $1,496, you’ll want to make about $4,986 per month or $59,832 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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The Teale New Haven

4455 W New Haven Ave,
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$1,199 - $1,359

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Addison Square

Addison Square

7578 Highsmith Rd,
Viera, FL 32940

$1,945 - $3,649

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Madison Grove

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295 Royal Tern Cir,
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$1,719 - $3,061

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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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