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Cocoa, FL

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Affordable living and historic storefronts on the river

Suburban Coastal Affordable Laidback Boating

The suburban area of Cocoa resides along the Indian River on Florida’s east coast. Though situated on the Intracoastal, residents of Cocoa have quick and easy access to nearby sandy beaches in the popular Cocoa Beach or nearby Cape Canaveral.

Supermarkets, convenience stores, and casual dining are abundant in this laidback city. If you’re looking for peaceful suburban streets that feature affordable apartments and single-family homes, Cocoa is a wonderful city to consider. Major interstates run through the city, and conservation areas and lakes reside nearby—so outdoor exploration and aquatic recreation is within reach!

On the southeast edge of the city, you’ll discover Historic Cocoa Village, the city’s charming commercial district overlooking the nearby boats on the river. Local restaurants, markets, and retailers fill historic storefronts and bring a true sense of small-town charm to Cocoa!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cocoa, FL is $1,130 for a studio, $1,351 for one bedroom, $1,660 for two bedrooms, and $2,221 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cocoa has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,351/month
650 Sq Ft
House
$2,249/month
1,437 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,981/month
945 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Cocoa, FL

Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Enterprise Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

599 Students

7
out of 10

Challenger 7 Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

501 Students

7
out of 10

Atlantis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

617 Students

6
out of 10

Brevard Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

276 Students

6
out of 10

Saturn Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

643 Students

5
out of 10

Brevard Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

276 Students

6
out of 10

Space Coast Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,534 Students

5
out of 10

Cocoa High School

Public

Grades PK & 7-12

1,551 Students

2
out of 10
Rating Unavailable
Rating Unavailable

Brevard Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

276 Students

6
out of 10

Space Coast Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,534 Students

5
out of 10

Cocoa High School

Public

Grades PK & 7-12

1,551 Students

2
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science
  • EFSC Planetarium & Observatory
  • Woody Simpson Park
  • Mitchell Ellington Park
  • Manatee Cove Park

Airports

  • Melbourne Orlando International
  • Orlando International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.