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West Melbourne, FL

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A tranquil suburban community next door to one of Florida’s most exciting cities

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West Melbourne is located adjacent to the cities of Melbourne and Palm Bay on Florida’s central Atlantic coast. Nearly the entire community is composed of residential neighborhoods, with many locals working in the neighboring cities. A thriving commercial district along Highway 192 includes everything from big-box stores to the Melbourne Square Mall.

Florida Institute of Technology is located just the east of the city, making West Melbourne a great location for students, faculty, and staff members. The city is home to the Space Coast Field of Dreams, a popular, state-of-the-art sports complex and playground. Orlando Melbourne International Airport sits on the northeast corner of town, making this a perfect location for frequent travelers. And of course, the beach is always at your fingertips, allowing you to make the most of your Florida living experience.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West Melbourne, FL is $1,656 for one bedroom, $1,945 for two bedrooms, and $2,244 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Melbourne has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,656/month
793 Sq Ft
House
$2,339/month
1,638 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,550/month
1,658 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,795/month
1,121 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

50

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

W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

Public

Grades PK-6

549 Students

10
out of 10

Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-6

824 Students

7
out of 10

Meadowlane Primary Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

650 Students

Rating Unavailable

Central Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,127 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Melbourne Orlando International

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