
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Melbourne Neighborhood of Melbourne, FL from $700 (9 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Melbourne area of Melbourne.


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Downtown Melbourne, Melbourne, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Melbourne?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Melbourne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,199 | $2,610 |
Downtown Melbourne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,268 | $3,116 |
Downtown Melbourne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $1,467 | $4,716 |
Downtown Melbourne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $880 | $3,195 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Melbourne Neighborhood of Melbourne, FL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Melbourne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Melbourne area of Melbourne, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Topaz Village priced from $1,199. Windover Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Melbourne apartments for rent in Melbourne, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Topaz Village | Flat - Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Windover Palms | A1 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Meadowdale Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melbourne, FL
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melbourne area is the $0.49 price per square foot 4x4 Student Apartment Model at Melbourne Commons in the in the South Cove neighborhood starting from $865. The second greatest value Downtown Melbourne apartment is the 3x2 Model at Manatee Cove starting at $1,467 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Melbourne apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Melbourne Commons | 4x4 Student Apartment | 4BR,4BA | $0.49 |
Manatee Cove | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Bridgewater Pointe Apartments | 2x2 1150 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Palm Bay Club | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
616 E New Haven Ave, Unit 4 | 616 E New Haven Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Lake in the Woods | The Lancaster | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Eastshore Palm Bay | Captiva | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Legacy at Hibiscus Park | Camerone | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Westshore Palm Bay | Lucine | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Woodlake Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Melbourne Neighborhood in Melbourne, FL
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Melbourne Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Melbourne?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Melbourne is Topaz Village which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Downtown Melbourne costs $2,228.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Melbourne?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Downtown Melbourne that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Melbourne?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Melbourne have an average cost of $552 which is $1,676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Melbourne.
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