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Despite the name, Merritt Island is not actually an island—it’s part of a peninsula. Misnomer aside, Merritt Island is a tranquil, coastal community with a small-town atmosphere. Residents enjoy the peace of a predominantly residential area along with the convenience of numerous suburban shopping centers, which offer plenty of familiar chain restaurants and national retailers. The popular Merritt Square Mall is a prime local destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
The natural environment functions as a large part of life in Merritt Island. Residents enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking the trails in Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary to kayaking in the Banana River Aquatic Preserve. Merritt Island is also just a short distance from a host of beautiful Atlantic Coast beaches and vibrant beach towns like Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral.
Merritt Island is also convenient to several area attractions, such as Andretti Thrill Park, Brevard Zoo, and NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center. Patrick Air Force Base sits close to Merritt Island as well, affording many residents quick commutes. Getting around from Merritt Island is simple with access to Pineda Causeway, U.S. 1, I-95, A1A, and Orlando Melbourne International Airport.
Merritt Island, FL Rental Insights
Average Rent Rates
The average rent in Merritt Island is $1,104. When you rent an apartment in Merritt Island, you can expect to pay as little as $998 or as much as $1,906, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.
The average rent for a studio apartment in Merritt Island, FL is $998 per month.
The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL is $1,104 per month.
The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL is $1,353 per month.
The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL is $1,906 per month.
Transportation
Transit options in Merritt Island vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 0.
Education
In Merritt Island, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Tropical Elementary School, Lewis Carroll Elementary School, and Audubon Elementary School.
Merritt Island is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Edgewood Junior/Senior High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Merritt Island apartments near top-ranking high schools like Edgewood Junior/Senior High School and Merritt Island High School.
If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Merritt Island, you’ll have access to EFSC Melbourne Campus, Eastern Florida State College, and Florida Tech.
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