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Rental Market Trends in Melbourne, FL

What is the average rent in Melbourne, FL?

$1,472/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Melbourne, FL is $1,472 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Melbourne rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Melbourne, you can expect to pay about $1,250 per month for a studio, $1,472 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,683 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,145 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,250/month
332 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,472/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,683/month
1,056 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,145/month
1,328 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,224/month
264 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,989/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,371/month
1,492 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,924/month
2,008 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,683/month
687 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,339/month
1,147 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,397/month
1,745 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,468/month
508 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,082/month
1,104 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,547/month
1,628 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,959/month
2,212 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Melbourne, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $41 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Melbourne, FL
Last Updated April 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
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Melbourne?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southgate
$1,226/month
548 Sq Ft
Longwood
$1,319/month
727 Sq Ft
James Landing
$1,387/month
782 Sq Ft
Downtown Melbourne
$1,479/month
678 Sq Ft
Ocean Side Village
$1,535/month
665 Sq Ft
Arrivas Village
$1,582/month
731 Sq Ft
Parkway Meadows
$1,667/month
736 Sq Ft
Pinewood Hills
$1,670/month
789 Sq Ft
Lund Gardens
$1,677/month
730 Sq Ft
Suburban Melbourne
$1,750/month
786 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
$2,250/month
934 Sq Ft
Addison Village
$2,052/month
831 Sq Ft
Sonesta Walk
$1,830/month
802 Sq Ft
Suburban Melbourne
$1,750/month
786 Sq Ft
Lund Gardens
$1,677/month
730 Sq Ft
Pinewood Hills
$1,670/month
789 Sq Ft
Parkway Meadows
$1,667/month
736 Sq Ft
Arrivas Village
$1,582/month
731 Sq Ft
Ocean Side Village
$1,535/month
665 Sq Ft
Downtown Melbourne
$1,479/month
678 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
$1,750/month
786 Sq Ft
Addison Village
$2,052/month
831 Sq Ft
Downtown Melbourne
$1,479/month
678 Sq Ft
Wickham Lakes
$2,250/month
934 Sq Ft
James Landing
$1,387/month
782 Sq Ft
Lund Gardens
$1,677/month
730 Sq Ft
Pinewood Hills
$1,670/month
789 Sq Ft
Longwood
$1,319/month
727 Sq Ft
Southgate
$1,226/month
548 Sq Ft
Sonesta Walk
$1,830/month
802 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 $1,472, you’ll want to make about $4,906 per month or $58,872 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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Melbourne, FL

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How does Melbourne, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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Melbourne, FL

Wickham Lakes

Melbourne, FL

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Studio

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Madison Midtown

1023 Gull Ln,
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$1,599 - $3,095

1-3 Beds

Addison Square

Addison Square

7578 Highsmith Rd,
Viera, FL 32940

$1,852 - $5,071 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Madison Grove

Madison Grove

295 Royal Tern Cir,
Rockledge, FL 32955

$1,599 - $2,851

1-3 Beds

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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