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Magnolia Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

108 W Fee AveMelbourne, FL 32901
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Hickory Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Pointe

2700 Carlson CirMelbourne, FL 32901
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Parkway Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Place

3040 Bennett LnMelbourne, FL 32935
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Pentagon Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pentagon Gardens

46 W New Haven AveMelbourne, FL 32901
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Windover Palms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windover Palms

310 Fitness CirMelbourne, FL 32901

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The Highline
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Highline

635 E New Haven AveMelbourne, FL 32901
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Melbourne, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Melbourne, FL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Melbourne Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Melbourne$1,994$900195
Suburban Melbourne$9,000$880982

Cheapest Available Melbourne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melbourne, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Malabar Lakes Apartments in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood priced from $1,170. Topaz Village in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melbourne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Malabar Lakes ApartmentsHaven1BR,1BA$1,170
Topaz VillageFlat1BR,1BA$1,199
Windover PalmsA1 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
The Harbours ApartmentsNobska1BR,1BA$1,223
Meadowdale Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,224
Stonewood Townhomes1x1R1BR,1BA$1,225
Wickham ClubOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,239
The Reserves of MelbourneCanaveral2BR,1BA$1,256
Lake PointeBreeze1BR,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, FL

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melbourne area is the $1.50 price per square foot Palm A Model at Amore Village Townhomes in the in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Melbourne apartment is the Villa - Two Bedroom w/Den Two Bath Model at Venue at Viera Senior Living starting at $1,899 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Suburban Melbourne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melbourne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amore Village TownhomesPalm A3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Venue at Viera Senior LivingVilla - Two Bedroom w/Den Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
Marin at HarvardB12BR,2BA$1.44
Lakes at SuntreeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.49
Manatee Cove3x23BR,2BA$1.16
The BrittanyCabana2BR,2BA$1.41
The Haven at West MelbourneB22BR,2BA$1.48
Savannahs at James LandingB2 The Santa Maria - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.50
Palm Bay ClubB12BR,2BA$1.22
1875 Wabun Street Northeast, Unit Apt A1875 Wabun Street Northeast2BR,1BA$1.41

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Melbourne Overview

Located in proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, you will find the sunny city of Melbourne, FL. When you live in one of our Melbourne apartments in this coastal town, having fun golfing, surfing and walking along various lovely beaches are just a small sampling of what you will experience!

Why live in Melbourne, FL?

Tourists love visiting Melbourne because of the warm weather activities including fishing, snorkeling, golfing, hiking and walk along the beach. There are also other attractions such as the Kennedy Space Center as well as the Historic District in the downtown area. Living in one of our apartments in Melbourne will help you be close to all the action, while being able to get away from it all in the comfort of your own perfect spot.

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Getting Around Melbourne, FL

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melbourne Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Melbourne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melbourne is under $1,259.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melbourne?

The cheapest apartment in Melbourne is Malabar Lakes Apartments which is listed at $1,170, while the average apartment in Melbourne costs $5,497.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melbourne?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Melbourne that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Melbourne?

Cheap apartments in Melbourne have an average cost of $966 which is $4,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melbourne.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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