Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merritt Island, FL from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Clearlake Isles
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clearlake Isles

1546 Clearlake RdCocoa, FL 32922
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Merritt Island, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Merritt Island, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Merritt Island, FL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Merritt Island Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Abby Marina$4,560$97521

Cheapest Available Merritt Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merritt Island, FL is a Studio unit found at Addison Cove in the Abby Marina neighborhood priced from $975. Cocoa Village Flats in the Diamond Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merritt Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Addison CoveStudioStudio,1BA$975
Cocoa Village FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Marella BayStudioStudio,1BA$999
Villas of CocoaStudioStudio,1BA$1,080
The Sands on ClearlakeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt Island, FL

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merritt Island area is the $1.64 price per square foot North Island Villas Townhome Model at North Island Villas Rental Homes in the in the Abby Marina neighborhood starting from $2,685. The second greatest value Merritt Island apartment is the Model C Model at Legacy at Oakwood Landing starting at $2,245 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Suburban Melbourne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merritt Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Island Villas Rental HomesNorth Island Villas Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Legacy at Oakwood LandingModel C3BR,2BA$1.82
The BrittanyCabana2BR,2BA$1.41
Harbour PointeTarpon2BR,1.5BA$1.86
1018 Park Dr, Unit 11018 Park Dr2BR,1BA$1.58
1560 University Ln, Unit 6061560 University Ln2BR,2BA$1.79
Costa Vue2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Park Drive Apartments11BR,1BA$1.63
Marina Isle2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.93
Marella BayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merritt Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merritt Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merritt Island is at Addison Cove listed at $975.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Island Apartment is $1,120 at Villas of Cocoa.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merritt Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt Island is starting from $1,195 at The Lenox at Merritt Island.

What is the most affordable Merritt Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merritt Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marina Isle and starts from $1,495.

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