Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Melbourne Neighborhood of Melbourne, FL from $700 (43 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Melbourne area of Melbourne.

property at 2206 Irwin St

$750 - $1,700

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2206 Irwin St

MelbourneFL32901
property at 2421 Stone St

$1,175 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2421 Stone St

MelbourneFL32901

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416 E Strawbridge Ave
$1,499
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 13

416 E Strawbridge Ave

416 E Strawbridge AveMelbourne, FL 32901
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Magnolia Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

108 W Fee AveMelbourne, FL 32901
  • Utilities Included

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Riverview Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

2716 Riverview DrMelbourne, FL 32901
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Hickory Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Pointe

2700 Carlson CirMelbourne, FL 32901
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Windover Palms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windover Palms

310 Fitness CirMelbourne, FL 32901
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Pentagon Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pentagon Gardens

46 W New Haven AveMelbourne, FL 32901
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Topaz Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Topaz Village

100-210 E University BlvdMelbourne, FL 32901
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Meadowdale Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowdale Apartments

248 E University BlvdMelbourne, FL 32901
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Manatee Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manatee Cove

746 Madelyn WayMelbourne, FL 32901

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Downtown Melbourne, Melbourne, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Melbourne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Melbourne area of Melbourne, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Windover Palms priced from $1,075. Meadowdale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,224. Here are the most affordable Downtown Melbourne apartments for rent in Melbourne, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windover PalmsA1 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Meadowdale Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,224
StonewoodAbbott1BR,1BA$1,225
Manatee Cove2x22BR,2BA$1,266
Topaz VillageSuite1BR,1BA$1,275
Legacy at Hibiscus ParkSorrell2BR,2BA$1,348
CompassA21BR,1BA$1,360
Bridgewater Pointe Apartments2x2 1150 sf2BR,2BA$1,400
Eastshore Palm BayCaptiva1BR,1BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melbourne, FL

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melbourne area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2x2 1150 sf Model at Bridgewater Pointe Apartments in the in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood starting from $1,400. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgewater Pointe Apartments2x2 1150 sf2BR,2BA$1.22
Melbourne Commons2x2 Student Apartment2BR,2BA$0.84
Manatee Cove2x22BR,2BA$1.34
Palmview Cove Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath | Renovated2BR,2BA$1.73
Legacy at Hibiscus ParkCamerone1BR,1BA$1.90
The Village at MelbourneDove2BR,2BA$1.86
Eastshore Palm BaySiesta1BR,1BA$1.94
Aqua Palm BayAmelia1BR,1BA$1.86
Westshore Palm BayLucine1BR,1BA$1.83
Windover PalmsA1 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Melbourne, Melbourne, FL

Ranked #2

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,075, while the average apartment in Downtown Melbourne costs $8,159.

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 6 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 $335 which is $7,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Melbourne.

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