What is the average apartment size in Malabar?

The average size for a Malabar, Brevard County, FL apartment is 931 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Malabar?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Malabar is $1,557 per month, a 2.38% increase from last years average of $1,521.

What is the average apartment size in Malabar?

The typical apartment in Malabar offers about 931 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Malabar, Brevard County, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Malabar?

The typical rent budget in Malabar ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Malabar?

In Malabar, 18% of households rent while 82% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 28, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Malabar is $1,557, a 2.38% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,521.

One-bedroom apartments provide 726 square feet for $1,366, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,627 offer 1,028 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,298 sq ft) for $1,966, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Malabar, Brevard County, FL

Last updated: April 28, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,557	931 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,366	726 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,627	1,028 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,966	1,298 sq. ft.

Malabar, Brevard County, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Malabar, Brevard County, FL have increased by 2.38% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,521 to $1,557.

What's the typical rent budget in Malabar, Brevard County, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Malabar, Brevard County, FL (45%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Malabar, Brevard County, FL?

8,169 or 18% of the households in Malabar, Brevard County, FL are renter-occupied while 36,587 or 82% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Malabar, Brevard County, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Palm Bay	$1,542

How Malabar Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Malabar	$1,557
Jacksonville	$1,497
Miami	$2,734
Tampa	$2,013
Kissimmee	$1,809
Orlando	$1,788
Cape Coral	$1,689
Fort Myers	$1,714
Miami Beach	$3,403
St. Petersburg	$2,018
West Palm Beach	$2,466

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Malabar apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.