
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Melbourne Neighborhood of Melbourne, FL from $700 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Melbourne area of Melbourne.


3115 Marshall Dr

3115 Marshall Dr

2421 Stone St

Stonewood

Compass

Palmview Cove Apartments
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115 Seminole Ave W

The Village at Melbourne

204 Seminole Ave W

1002 Brothers Ave.

200 Southgate Blvd

Magnolia Apartments

Harbor Village Apartments
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Riverview Apartments

Hickory Pointe

Meadowdale Apartments

Pentagon Gardens

Windover Palms

Topaz Village

Manatee Cove
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126 San Paulo Cir

3551 D'Avinci Way

Crane Creek Senior Apartments

205 San Paulo Cir

2114 Henry St NE

2522 Amberly Rd NE

2326 Shenandoah Rd
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126 San Paulo Cir
Downtown Melbourne, Melbourne, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Melbourne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Melbourne Studio Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Downtown Melbourne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $1,100 | $1,898 |
| Downtown Melbourne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $1,295 | $2,248 |
| Downtown Melbourne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $1,800 | $2,411 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Melbourne Neighborhood of Melbourne, FL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Melbourne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Melbourne area of Melbourne, FL is a Studio unit found at Meadowdale Apartments priced from $1,099. Windover Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown Melbourne apartments for rent in Melbourne, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Windover Palms | A1 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Topaz Village | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Manatee Cove | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,266 |
| Palmview Cove Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Village at Melbourne | Ibis | 2BR,2BA | $1,395 |
| Legacy at Hibiscus Park | Mallow | 1BR,1BA | $1,412 |
| Westshore Palm Bay | Lucine | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Eastshore Palm Bay | Captiva | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Aqua Palm Bay | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melbourne, FL
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melbourne area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2x2 1150 sf Model at Bridgewater Pointe Apartments in the in the Melbourne neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Downtown Melbourne apartment is the 2x2 Student Apartment Model at Melbourne Commons starting at $960 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the South Cove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Melbourne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Pointe Apartments | 2x2 1150 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Melbourne Commons | 2x2 Student Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| The Village at Melbourne | Flamingo | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 616 E New Haven Ave, Unit 3 | 616 E New Haven Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Eastshore Palm Bay | Delray | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Manatee Cove | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Legacy at Hibiscus Park | Camerone | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Aqua Palm Bay | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Westshore Palm Bay | Lucine | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Windover Palms | A1 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Melbourne Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Melbourne?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Melbourne is Windover Palms which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Downtown Melbourne costs $1,945.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Melbourne?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Melbourne have an average cost of $359 which is $1,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Melbourne.
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