Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Melbourne Neighborhood of Melbourne, FL from $900 (11 Rentals)

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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 Meadowdale Apartments priced from $1,224. Stonewood Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Downtown Melbourne apartments for rent in Melbourne, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowdale Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,224
Stonewood Townhomes1x1R1BR,1BA$1,225
Topaz VillageFlat1BR,1BA$1,250
Palm Bay ClubB12BR,2BA$1,262
Legacy at Hibiscus ParkCamerone1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melbourne, FL

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melbourne area is the $0.49 price per square foot 4x4 Student Apartment Model at Melbourne Commons in the in the South Cove neighborhood starting from $865. The second greatest value Downtown Melbourne apartment is the 3x2 Model at Manatee Cove starting at $1,388 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Coastal Brevard 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.
Melbourne Commons4x4 Student Apartment4BR,4BA$0.49
Manatee Cove3x23BR,2BA$1.16
Lake in the WoodsThe Worthington3BR,2.5BA$1.46
Windover PalmsC1 - 3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.92
Palm Bay ClubB12BR,2BA$1.22
616 E New Haven Ave, Unit 4616 E New Haven Ave2BR,1BA$1.74
Woodlake Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Legacy at Hibiscus ParkCamerone1BR,1BA$1.58
The Village at MelbourneDove2BR,2BA$1.74
Westshore Palm BayLucine1BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Melbourne

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Melbourne?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melbourne, FL with pricing that ranges from $880 to $4,077. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Melbourne ranging from $950 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Melbourne?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Melbourne ranges from $950 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,804.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Melbourne?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Melbourne range from $1,388 to $4,077, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $880.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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