Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Suburban Melbourne Neighborhood of Melbourne, FL from $300 (22 Rentals)

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Parkway Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Place

3040 Bennett LnMelbourne, FL 32935
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Rockledge Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockledge Villas

1525 S Fiske BlvdRockledge, FL 32955
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Southgate Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate Apartments

3140 Southgate DrRockledge, FL 32955
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Suburban Melbourne, Melbourne, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Suburban Melbourne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Suburban Melbourne area of Melbourne, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves of Melbourne priced from $1,140. The Lenox at Merritt Island has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Suburban Melbourne apartments for rent in Melbourne, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves of MelbourneLunar1BR,1BA$1,140
The Lenox at Merritt IslandPalm Shores2BR,2BA$1,195
Eleven35 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Wickham ClubOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,239
Caribbean Isle1B1BR,1BA$1,266

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Suburban Melbourne, FL

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Suburban Melbourne area is the $1.46 price per square foot Lavender Model at Covey Homes Palms West in the in the Diamond Square neighborhood starting from $2,438. The second greatest value Suburban Melbourne apartment is the Palm A Model at Amore Village Townhomes starting at $2,195 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Suburban Melbourne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Covey Homes Palms WestLavender3BR,2BA$1.46
Amore Village TownhomesPalm A3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Fountain VillasThe Cascade3BR,2BA$1.39
Via Tuscany Apartments3 Bedroom Office/Den 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.59
The Haven at West MelbourneC13BR,2BA$1.45
Venue at Viera Senior LivingVilla - Two Bedroom w/Den Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
Cocoa Grand ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
The Park at ParmaTuscany2BR,2BA$1.45
Lakes at SuntreeJuniper2BR,2BA$1.61
Wickham ClubOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Suburban Melbourne, Melbourne, FL

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Melbourne, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Suburban Melbourne Neighborhood in Melbourne, FL

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Suburban Melbourne Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Suburban Melbourne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Suburban Melbourne is under $1,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Suburban Melbourne?

The cheapest apartment in Suburban Melbourne is The Reserves of Melbourne which is listed at $1,140, while the average apartment in Suburban Melbourne costs $9,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Suburban 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 5 regular apartments in Suburban 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 Suburban Melbourne?

Cheap apartments in Suburban Melbourne have an average cost of $1,332 which is $7,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Suburban Melbourne.

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