
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Melbourne Neighborhood of Melbourne, FL from $700 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Melbourne area of Melbourne.


1628 Mitchell St

1903 Fletcher St

2421 Stone St

Stonewood

115 Seminole Ave W

Compass

Palmview Cove Apartments
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The Village at Melbourne

1002 Brothers Ave.

Bridgewater Pointe Apartments

200 Southgate Blvd

Magnolia Apartments

Harbor Village Apartments

Riverview Apartments

Hickory Pointe
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Meadowdale Apartments

Pentagon Gardens

Crane Creek Senior Apartments

Windover Palms

Topaz Village

Manatee Cove

126 San Paulo Cir

205 San Paulo Cir
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3542 D'Avinci Way

223 San Paulo Cir

2114 Henry St NE

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2505 Spence Dr NE, Unit B

Westshore Palm Bay

Aqua Palm Bay

Eastshore Palm Bay

2154 Henry St NE
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2508 Chatham Way NE

228 San Paulo Cir

101 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 | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Downtown Melbourne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $950 | $1,984 |
| Downtown Melbourne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $1,295 | $2,252 |
| Downtown Melbourne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,775 | $2,534 |
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There are currently 35 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. Topaz Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. 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 |
| Topaz Village | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Windover Palms | B1 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Stonewood | Burch Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Westshore Palm Bay | Lucine | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
| The Village at Melbourne | Dove | 2BR,2BA | $1,385 |
| Compass | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Aqua Palm Bay | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Eastshore Palm Bay | Siesta | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melbourne, FL
As of September 10, 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 Melbourne 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Pointe Apartments | 2x2 1150 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Melbourne Commons | 2x2 Student Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| The Village at Melbourne | Flamingo | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Windover Palms | C2 - 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 616 E New Haven Ave, Unit 3 | 616 E New Haven Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Stonewood | Gadson Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Eastshore Palm Bay | Siesta | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Aqua Palm Bay | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Westshore Palm Bay | Lucine | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 2505 Spence Dr NE, Unit B | 2505 Spence Dr NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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 Topaz Village which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Downtown Melbourne costs $1,686.
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 13 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 $376 which is $1,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Melbourne.
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