1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merritt Island, FL (96 Rentals)

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225 S Tropical Trl
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225 S Tropical Trl

225 S Tropical TrlMerritt Island, FL 32952
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555 Fortenberry Rd
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555 Fortenberry Rd

555 Fortenberry RdMerritt Island, FL 32952

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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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69 Palmetto Ave
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69 Palmetto Ave

69 Palmetto AveMerritt 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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441 Magnolia Ave
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441 Magnolia Ave

441 Magnolia AveMerritt Island, FL 32952
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55 Needle BLVD
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55 Needle BLVD

55 Needle BLVDMerritt Island, FL 32953

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31 Barton Ave

RockledgeFL32955

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1440 Parkway Dr

MelbourneFL32935
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Clearlake Isles
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Clearlake Isles

1546 Clearlake RdCocoa, FL 32922
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Riverpark Apartments
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Riverpark Apartments

1304-1305 N Fiske BlvdCocoa, FL 32922
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Glen Oaks
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Glen Oaks

1432 Parkway DrMelbourne, FL 32935
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Garden Apartments
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Garden Apartments

4000 N Riverside DrMelbourne, FL 32937

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Merritt Island, FL Local Guide

Merritt Island 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 18, 2025

There are currently 3 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Merritt Island, FL neighborhoods that range in price from $1,175 to $3,038. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Merritt Island with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Abby Marina3$1,195$1,175

Largest Available Merritt Island 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merritt Island, FL is found at Rivercrest Racquet in the South Patrick neighborhood and is 800 square feet priced from $1,283. Park Drive Apartments in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Merritt Island:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Rivercrest RacquetA-1 Bedroom 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,283
Park Drive Apartments1800 Sq Ft$1,300
Legacy at Oakwood LandingModel A784 Sq Ft$1,675
Madison GroveA1769 Sq Ft$1,687
Marella Bay1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom750 Sq Ft$1,175
Rockledge FlatsThe Apollo675 Sq Ft$1,590
The DunesSunrise669 Sq Ft$1,499
Topaz CayMessina619 Sq Ft$1,149

Cheapest Available Merritt Island 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merritt Island, FL is the Messina Model starting from $1,149 at Topaz Cay in the Suburban Melbourne neighborhood. The second most affordable Merritt Island 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bd 1 Bath Model at Villas of Cocoa starting at $1,160 in the Port St John Cocoa West neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merritt Island is currently $1,522. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Merritt Island:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Topaz CayMessina$1,149
Villas of Cocoa1 Bd 1 Bath$1,160
Marella Bay1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,175
Addison Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,175
The Sands on ClearlakeOne Bedroom$1,195
Rivercrest RacquetA-1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,283
Park Drive Apartments1$1,300
Cocoa Village Flats1X1$1,399
The Lenox at Merritt IslandTurtle Creek$1,425
The DunesSunrise$1,499

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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 Topaz Cay listed at $1,149.

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 $1,522.

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 800 square feet unit starting from $1,283 at Rivercrest Racquet.

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 1,012 sq ft.

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