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Melbourne, FL

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Space Coast town celebrates water activities and the arts

Coastal Beachfront Artistic Laidback

Located on Florida’s Space Coast about 70 miles southeast of Orlando, Melbourne is situated mostly on Florida’s mainland and partially on a barrier island. The Indian River Lagoon separates the mainland from the barrier island, which faces the Atlantic Ocean and offers beach access to residents and visitors alike.

Because of its unique location, water-related activities form the basis of many recreational pursuits in Melbourne. Surfing, boating, kayaking, fishing, and manatee-watching are all popular Melbourne pastimes. Adventure awaits in Melbourne, home to the Brevard Zoo and Andretti Thrill Park.

Art lovers delight in the Eau Gallie Arts District and the Melbourne Arts Festival, which draws over 50,000 visitors every April. Serving a variety of cuisine, there are plenty of opportunities to try different kinds of food. Local favorite restaurants include Squid Lips, Sushi Factory, and the Bald Strawberry. Convenient to I-95, U.S. 1, and A1A as well as the Orlando Melbourne International Airport, getting around from Melbourne is a breeze.

Explore the City

The Melbourne Causeway connects Melbourne and Indialantic

The picture-perfect Melbourne skyline

Residents enjoy easy access to nearby Melbourne Beach

Residents watch fireworks along the Indian River

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Melbourne, FL is $1,236 for a studio, $1,489 for one bedroom, $1,706 for two bedrooms, and $2,127 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Melbourne has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,489/month
729 Sq Ft
House
$2,590/month
1,648 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,408/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,343/month
1,266 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Melbourne, FL

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Quest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

691 Students

9
out of 10

Longleaf Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

631 Students

9
out of 10

Suntree Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

600 Students

9
out of 10

Sherwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

458 Students

8
out of 10

Croton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

488 Students

7
out of 10

Westshore Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

930 Students

10
out of 10

Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

610 Students

5
out of 10

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

Public

Grades PK & 8-12

1,486 Students

3
out of 10

Stone Magnet Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

670 Students

2
out of 10

Westshore Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

930 Students

10
out of 10

Melbourne Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,249 Students

5
out of 10

Eau Gallie High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

1,586 Students

3
out of 10

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

Public

Grades PK & 8-12

1,486 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Erna Nixon Nature Center
  • Florida Tech Botanical Garden
  • Turkey Creek Sanctuary (Margaret Hames Nature Center)
  • Brevard Zoo
  • Goode Park

Airports

  • Melbourne 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.