2-Bedroom Rent · August 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in West Melbourne, FL

$1,981/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Melbourne, Florida as of August 2026. That's +1% higher than the citywide median of $1,952 and +20% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median
$1,981
August 2026
vs city overall
+1%
$1,952 city median
vs national
+20%
$1,655 US median
Florida rank
#154
of 285 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in West Melbourne

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$79,240
Monthly gross
$6,603
Hourly (full-time)
$38.10

Rent by apartment size in West Melbourne

Compare West Melbourne's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$1,047
1-Bedroom
$1,579
2-Bedroom (current)
$1,981
3-Bedroom
$1,904
4+ Bedroom
$1,779

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Florida

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Valparaiso$892
2Polk City$952
3Bunnell$999
4Palatka$1,030
5Hernando$1,090
6Lake City$1,110
7Ave Maria$1,115
8Crystal River$1,115
9Auburndale$1,130
10Bartow$1,130
11Lake Alfred$1,130
12Belleview$1,140
13Avon Park$1,160
14Lake Wales$1,170
15Homosassa$1,190

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Florida

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Highland Beach$3,501
2Key Biscayne$3,490
3Weston$3,440
4Doral$3,340
5Aventura$3,260
6Madeira Beach$3,199
7Parkland$3,195
8Loxahatchee$3,180
9Coral Gables$3,045
10Miami Beach$3,003
11Pembroke Pines$3,000
12Lithia$2,970
13The Hammocks$2,960
14Bal Harbour$2,910
15Plantation$2,893

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than West Melbourne.

CityDistance2-Bedroom rentvs West Melbourne
Melbourne, FL3.8 mi$1,892$-89 (-4%)
Indialantic, FL5.8 mi$2,000+$19 (+1%)
Palm Bay, FL6.4 mi$1,708$-273 (-14%)
Indian Harbour Beach, FL7.8 mi$1,842$-139 (-7%)
Satellite Beach, FL8.7 mi$1,980$-1 (0%)
Melbourne Beach, FL14.5 mi$1,960$-21 (-1%)
Rockledge, FL15.8 mi$1,880$-101 (-5%)
Cocoa Beach, FL17.5 mi$1,820$-161 (-8%)
Merritt Island, FL20.9 mi$1,525$-456 (-23%)
Cape Canaveral, FL22.6 mi$1,280$-701 (-35%)
Sebastian, FL22.9 mi$1,730$-251 (-13%)
Vero Beach, FL31.4 mi$1,553$-428 (-22%)

2-Bedroom rent in West Melbourne — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in West Melbourne?

As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in West Melbourne, Florida is $1,981 per month. This is +1% higher than the citywide median of $1,952.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in West Melbourne?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,240 ($6,603/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.10/hour at a full-time job.

Is West Melbourne expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

West Melbourne's 2-bedroom median of $1,981 is +20% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 68th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does West Melbourne rank for 2-bedroom rent in Florida?

Among the 285 cities in Florida with 2-bedroom data, West Melbourne ranks #154 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near West Melbourne?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Melbourne ($1,892), Palm Bay ($1,708), Indian Harbour Beach ($1,842).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for West Melbourne, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (August 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.