What is the average apartment size in Melbourne?

The average size for a Melbourne, Brevard County, FL apartment is 978 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 Melbourne?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Melbourne is $1,677 per month, a 0.21% decrease from last year’s average of $1,681.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, studios rent for $1,425 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,509 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,713 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,076 per month

What is the average apartment size in Melbourne?

The typical apartment in Melbourne offers about 978 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Melbourne?

Studio apartments in Melbourne average 570 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 737 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,069 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,330 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Melbourne?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Melbourne include Melbourne ($1,628/month), West Melbourne ($1,744/month), and Suntree ($1,901/month), all below the citywide average of $1,677.

Melbourne, Brevard County, FL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Melbourne ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Melbourne is $1,677, a 0.21% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,681.

Studio Apartments at $1,425 offer the most budget-friendly option with 570 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 737 square feet for $1,509, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,713 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,330 sq ft) for $2,076, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Melbourne, Brevard County, FL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,677	978 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,425	570 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,509	737 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,713	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,076	1,330 sq. ft.

Melbourne, Brevard County, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Melbourne, Brevard County, FL have decreased by 0.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,681 to $1,677.

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

The largest share of rentals in Melbourne, Brevard County, FL (62%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

13,924 or 33% of the households in Melbourne, Brevard County, FL are renter-occupied while 28,017 or 67% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Melbourne?

Melbourne $1,628/month

West Melbourne $1,744/month

Suntree $1,901/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,677/month.

Average Rent in Melbourne, Brevard County, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Suntree	$1,901
West Melbourne	$1,744
Melbourne	$1,628

Melbourne | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Melbourne is 14% lower than in Suntree

$1,628

Melbourne rent is 3% lower than Melbourne average

Average Rent $1,628

$1,901

Suntree rent is 13% higher than Melbourne average

Average Rent $1,901

How Melbourne Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Melbourne	$1,677
Miami	$2,721
Jacksonville	$1,495
Tampa	$2,009
Kissimmee	$1,821
Fort Myers	$1,758
Orlando	$1,802
Cape Coral	$1,705
Fort Lauderdale	$2,727
St. Petersburg	$2,028
West Palm Beach	$2,407

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 Melbourne 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.