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

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Magnolia Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

108 W Fee AveMelbourne, FL 32901
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Hickory Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Pointe

2700 Carlson CirMelbourne, FL 32901
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Pentagon Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pentagon Gardens

46 W New Haven AveMelbourne, FL 32901
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Downtown Melbourne, Melbourne, FL Local Guide

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 Meadowdale Apartments priced from $1,224. Stonewood Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Downtown Melbourne apartments for rent in Melbourne, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowdale Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,224
Stonewood Townhomes1x1R1BR,1BA$1,225
Topaz VillageFlat - Remodel1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melbourne, FL

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Melbourne area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Manatee Cove in the in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood starting from $1,467. The second greatest value Downtown Melbourne apartment is the The Worthington Model at Lake in the Woods starting at $1,739 with a $1.46 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Manatee Cove3x23BR,2BA$1.22
Lake in the WoodsThe Worthington3BR,2.5BA$1.46
Windover PalmsC1 - 3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.92
Palm Bay ClubB12BR,2BA$1.26
616 E New Haven Ave, Unit 4616 E New Haven Ave2BR,1BA$1.84
Woodlake Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
The Village at MelbourneDove2BR,2BA$1.91
Aqua Palm BayAmelia1BR,1BA$1.98
Westshore Palm BayLucine1BR,1BA$1.88
Palmview Cove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1.88

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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

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 Meadowdale Apartments which is listed at $1,224, while the average apartment in Downtown Melbourne costs $2,100.

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 3 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 $512 which is $1,588 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Melbourne.

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