Merritt Island, FL rental market

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Last updated September 20, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Merritt Island, FL is $2,500.

Average rent

$2,500

Month-over-month change

-$100

Year-over-year change

+$115

Available rentals

208

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $975 to $21,666.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9002
$1,0006
$1,1002
$1,2004
$1,3007
$1,4006
$1,50012
$1,6007
$1,7008
$1,8006
$1,9004
$2,0007
$2,1005
$2,2006
$2,3006
$2,4008
$2,5007
$2,6004
$2,7005
$2,80010
$2,9008
$3,0003
$3,1004
$3,2005
$3,4004
$3,5003
$3,6002
$3,7003
$3,8002
$3,9003
$4,0002
$4,1004
$4,2004
$4,3003
$4,7001
$4,8001
$4,9001
$5,000+21

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $115 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,350$2,500
Feb$2,200$2,600
Mar$2,400$2,500
Apr$2,295$2,775
May$2,225$3,000
Jun$2,422$2,855
Jul$2,500$2,850
Aug$2,375$2,800
Sep$2,350$2,600
Oct$2,300No data
Nov$2,250No data
Dec$2,300No data

Market temperature

The Merritt Island, FL rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Merritt Island, FL is 25% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Merritt Island, FL?

The average rent in Merritt Island, FL is $2,500.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Merritt Island, FL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Merritt Island, FL is $1,099 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL is $1,195 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL is $1,556 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL is $2,866 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Merritt Island, FL is $8,152 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Merritt Island, FL?

Houses in Merritt Island, FL rent between $975 - $21,666 with an average rent of $2,500.

8. How has the rent in Merritt Island, FL changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Merritt Island, FL increased by $115

9. How much has the rent in Merritt Island, FL increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Merritt Island, FL decreased by $100

10. How many available rentals are there in Merritt Island, FL?

There are currently 208 rentals available in Merritt Island, FL.

11. How do rent prices in Merritt Island, FL compare with the national average?

The average rent in Merritt Island, FL is $2,500 — 25% higher the national average of $2,000.

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