Cheap Homes for Rent in Merritt Island, FL from $900 (62 Rentals)

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property at 180 Minna Ln

$1,125 - $1,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

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180 Minna Ln

Merritt IslandFL32953
property at 833 Berkshire Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

833 Berkshire Dr

RockledgeFL32955
property at 140 Minna Ln

$1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

140 Minna Ln

Merritt IslandFL32953

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property at 1701 Post Rd

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1701 Post Rd

MelbourneFL32935
property at 55 Sea Park Blvd

$1,395 - $1,675

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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55 Sea Park Blvd

Satellite BeachFL32937

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property at 1801 Island Club Dr

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1801 Island Club Dr, Unit 593

1801 Island Club Dr
IndialanticFL32903
property at 55 Needle Blvd

$1,490 - $1,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

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55 Needle Blvd

Merritt IslandFL32953

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property at 909 S Colonial Ct

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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909 S Colonial Ct

Indian Harbour BeachFL32937

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Merritt Island, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Merritt Island, FL

Pricing Updated: 07/09/2026

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$9,615$97516

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 Merritt Island neighborhood priced from $975. Vetra Indian Harbour Beach in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,002. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merritt Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Addison CoveStudioStudio,1BA$975
Vetra Indian Harbour BeachE1Studio,1BA$1,002
Villas of CocoaStudioStudio,1BA$1,080
Marella BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Costa VueStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Marina Isle1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Topaz CayMessina1BR,1BA$1,199
Shore View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Park Drive Apartments11BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt Island, FL

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merritt Island area is the $1.70 price per square foot North Island Villas Townhome Model at North Island Villas Rental Homes in the in the Merritt Island neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value Merritt Island apartment is the Vista Model at The Brittany starting at $1,645 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Coastal Brevard 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$1.70
The BrittanyVista2BR,1BA$1.38
Rivercrest RacquetJunior "B" 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.45
Harbour PointeCobia2BR,1BA$1.79
1648 Guava Ave, Unit A1648 Guava Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Park Drive Apartments11BR,1BA$1.63
140 Minna Ln, Unit 409140 Minna Ln2BR,1BA$1.74
Shore View ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.84
Topaz CayMessina1BR,1BA$1.94
Costa VueStudioStudio ,1BA$1.83

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Merritt Island?

There are currently 277 Apartments for Rent in Merritt Island, FL with pricing that ranges from $975 to $25,831. There are also 245 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merritt Island ranging from $975 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merritt Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merritt Island ranges from $975 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,392.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Merritt Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Merritt Island range from $1,545 to $9,994, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,102.

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