Rent by ZIP · Brevard County
Rent in Merritt Island, FL 32953
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,560 (+2.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,345 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,130 | +2.7% | $1,044–1,276 | $873 ±$227 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 | $1,310 | +2.3% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,019 ±$145 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,520 | +2.6% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,286 ±$93 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,090 | $2,070 | +1% | $1,881–2,299 | $1,694 ±$169 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,350 | +0.9% | $2,133–2,607 | $1,869 ±$238 |
Small Area FMRs for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,779.
What renters pay in 32953
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32952 | Merritt Island | $1,730 | $1,577 |
| 32951 | Melbourne Beach | $2,070 | $1,739 |
| 32955 | Rockledge | $1,970 | $1,609 |
| 32950 | Malabar | $2,320 | – |
| 32949 | Grant | $1,980 | – |
| 32948 | Fellsmere | $1,250 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Brevard County, FL · All FL counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.