Welcome to the Apartment List October 2026 Rent Report for Melbourne, FL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,373, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 3.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Melbourne rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Melbourne is $1,564+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,002+. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$1,368+
Prices trending down
1 Bed
$1,564+
Prices trending down
2 Beds
$2,002+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds
$2,252+
Prices trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees
In Melbourne, FL, the average rent is $1,368+ for a studio, $1,564+ for a 1-bedroom, $2,002+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,252+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Melbourne, FL, check out our monthly Melbourne, FL Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Melbourne, FL by using the cheap apartments filter or you can search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Melbourne, FL apartments that allow pets.
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