1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merritt Island, FL (122 Rentals)

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property at 6475 Colony Park Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6475 Colony Park Dr

Merritt IslandFL32953

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69 Palmetto Ave
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69 Palmetto Ave

69 Palmetto AveMerritt Island, FL 32953
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55 N Grove St
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55 N Grove St

55 N Grove StMerritt Island, FL 32953
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Walton Court
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Walton Court

584 Player LnMerritt Island, FL 32953

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Tropical Trail Villa
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Tropical Trail Villa

3533 Ashley CtMerritt Island, FL 32953
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555 Fortenberry Rd
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555 Fortenberry Rd

555 Fortenberry RdMerritt Island, FL 32952
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441 Magnolia Ave
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441 Magnolia Ave

441 Magnolia AveMerritt Island, FL 32952
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Topaz Cay
$1,249 - $1,409
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$1,409 - $1,859

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Topaz Cay

1900 Post RdMelbourne, FL 32935
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property at 702 Hughlett Ave

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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702 Hughlett Ave

CocoaFL32922
property at 1440 Parkway Dr

$1,250 - $1,495

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1440 Parkway Dr

MelbourneFL32935

Merritt Island, FL Local Guide

Merritt Island 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 10, 2026

There are currently 4 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Merritt Island, FL neighborhoods that range in price from $1,099 to $3,584. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Merritt Island with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Abby Marina4$1,175$1,099

Largest Available Merritt Island 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merritt Island, FL is found at Shore View Apartments in the South Patrick neighborhood and is 850 square feet priced from $1,350. Rivercrest Racquet has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,214. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Merritt Island:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Shore View Apartments1 Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,350
Rivercrest RacquetA-1 Bedroom 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,214
Park Drive Apartments1800 Sq Ft$1,300
Legacy at Oakwood LandingModel A784 Sq Ft$1,630
Madison GroveA1769 Sq Ft$1,694
Marella Bay1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom750 Sq Ft$1,175
Costa Vue1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom700 Sq Ft$1,199
Rockledge FlatsThe Apollo675 Sq Ft$1,625
The DunesSunrise669 Sq Ft$1,450
Vetra Indian Harbour BeachA2610 Sq Ft$1,413

Cheapest Available Merritt Island 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 10, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merritt Island, FL is the 1 Bd 1 Bath Model starting from $1,099 at Villas of Cocoa in the Port St John Cocoa West neighborhood. The second most affordable Merritt Island 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Addison Cove starting at $1,099 in the Abby Marina neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merritt Island is currently $1,622. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Merritt Island:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villas of Cocoa1 Bd 1 Bath$1,099
Addison Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,099
Marina Isle1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,150
Marella Bay1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,175
Costa Vue1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,199
Rivercrest RacquetA-1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,214
Park Drive Apartments1$1,300
Shore View Apartments1 Bedroom$1,350
Vetra Indian Harbour BeachA2$1,413
The Lenox at Merritt IslandTurtle Creek$1,425

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Merritt Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Merritt Island with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Merritt Island is at Villas of Cocoa listed at $1,099.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Merritt Island Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Merritt Island is $1,622.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Merritt Island Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Merritt Island is a 850 square feet unit starting from $1,350 at Shore View Apartments.

What is the average size for Merritt Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Merritt Island is currently 925 sq ft.

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