Highline Apartments
1-2 BR · $1,765-$2,480+
✓ Walk-to-everything location in the heart of historic downtown Melbourne
✕ Reviewers mention occasional elevator outages
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Melbourne rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Melbourne, FL
12 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Melbourne anchors the Space Coast rental market, with apartment stock split between established garden communities around Eau Gallie and Florida Tech and a wave of post-2020 luxury builds downtown, along the Wickham corridor, and in fast-growing West Melbourne. Demand is propped up by aerospace and defense employers such as L3Harris and Northrop Grumman, plus Florida Tech students and Patrick Space Force Base personnel.
Per mid-2026 public listings, typical one-bedroom rents run roughly $1,100-$1,500 at older communities in the Eau Gallie/32935 area, $1,400-$1,700 in West Melbourne's newer 32904 corridor, and $1,600-$1,900 at luxury builds downtown and near Suntree/Wickham. Concessions are widespread, with one to two months free commonly advertised at newer properties.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline Apartments | Downtown Melbourne | 1-2 BR | $1,765-$2,480+ | 2020 |
| Caribbean Isle | Eau Gallie (32935) | 1-2 BR | $1,000-$1,800 (approx., specials from under $1,000) | 1990 |
| Rivercrest | Eau Gallie (32935) | 1-2 BR | $1,124-$1,700 (approx.) | — |
| Madison Midtown | Midtown (near Downtown Melbourne) | 1-3 BR | $1,649-$2,189+ | — |
| Lake in the Woods Apartments | South Melbourne / Florida Tech area | Studio-3 BR | $1,499-$1,900 (approx.) | — |
| Mode at Melbourne | South Melbourne / Florida Tech area | 1-3 BR | $1,865-$2,944 | — |
| Centre Pointe Apartments | Suntree / North Wickham corridor (32940) | 1-3 BR | $1,660-$2,660 | — |
| Azalea at West Melbourne | West Melbourne (32904) | 1-3 BR | $1,405-$2,120 | 2020 |
| Lakeside Glen Apartments | West Melbourne (32904) | 1-3 BR | $1,190-$2,085 (varies by source and season) | 1986 |
| The Dahlia | West Melbourne (32904) | 1-3 BR | $1,599-$2,486 | — |
| Addison Pointe | Wickham Park / Suburban Melbourne (32934) | 1-3 BR | $1,520-$2,715 | 2020 |
| Wickham Club Apartments | Wickham Road corridor (32935) | 1-4 BR | From ~$1,199 (income-qualified affordable community) | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Downtown Melbourne
Eau Gallie (32935)
Caribbean Isle
1-2 BR · $1,000-$1,800 (approx., specials from under $1,000)
✓ Among the more affordable larger communities in Melbourne
✕ Common complaints center on aging 1990-era buildings: roof leaks, drafty windows, and water-heater failures
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Rivercrest
1-2 BR · $1,124-$1,700 (approx.)
✓ Large floor plans at prices well below Melbourne's newer stock
✕ Maintenance is the most common gripe, with reviewers describing slow responses and incomplete fixes
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Midtown (near Downtown Melbourne)
South Melbourne / Florida Tech area
Lake in the Woods Apartments
Studio-3 BR · $1,499-$1,900 (approx.)
✓ Office and maintenance staff draw consistent, long-running praise
✕ Air-conditioner failures are the most common recurring complaint
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Mode at Melbourne
1-3 BR · $1,865-$2,944
✓ Floor plans praised as unusually spacious for the price point
✕ Reviewers report parking gets tight during peak hours
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Suntree / North Wickham corridor (32940)
West Melbourne (32904)
Lakeside Glen Apartments
1-3 BR · $1,190-$2,085 (varies by source and season)
✓ Grounds consistently described as beautiful, clean, and peaceful
✕ Reviewers note pet costs stack up, with sizeable one-time fees plus monthly pet rent and breed/weight limits
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Azalea at West Melbourne
1-3 BR · $1,405-$2,120
✓ Newer 2020 construction with 316 units and modern finishes
✕ Multiple reviewers report roach problems and pest-control treatments that did not fully resolve them
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The Dahlia
1-3 BR · $1,599-$2,486
✓ Brand-new community kept notably clean and well maintained
✕ Reviewers flag add-on charges, including steep card-payment processing fees, on top of base rent
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Wickham Park / Suburban Melbourne (32934)
Wickham Road corridor (32935)
Florida renter essentials
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Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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