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Rents in Merritt Island are $334 above the Brevard County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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50 N Grove St Ste B, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Bluefin Property Management, launched in 2018 by a licensed broker, is a Merritt Island company managing residential rentals across the Space Coast and Brevard County, with screening, rent collection, maintenance, home watch and rental analysis.
In their words: “Transferring these responsibilities to a good property manager allows you to enjoy the benefits without spending all your free time working.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention help finding rentals, trustworthy and responsive staff and clear communication.
275 N Grove St, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Pastermack Management Group is a Merritt Island company managing single-family rental homes in Brevard County, handling leasing, rent collection, walkthroughs and tenant relations.
In their words: “With a focus on efficient operations and attentive care, we handle the details so you can enjoy the rewards of your property without the headaches.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a helpful, pleasant team that works well for both renters and property owners.
101 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Space Coast Realty and Investments Home of Showcase Property Management is a Merritt Island company managing homes, townhomes, condos, apartments, furnished rentals and associations in Brevard County.
In their words: “We have an exceptional TEAM to provide excellent service to Manage your Property, whether it be a Single Family Home, Condo, Townhouse, Furnished/Seasonal Property or Association Management.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a responsive, caring team that finds good tenants and keeps rentals occupied.
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Rents in Merritt Island are $334 above the Brevard County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$83 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Merritt Island's typical asking rent is $334 (17.7%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Merritt Island is number 4 of 12 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
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Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, May and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 5 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Island | $2,221 | +3.9% | 3 |
| Rockledge | $1,952 | +2.3% | 3 |
| Satellite Beach | $2,726 | +4.6% | 5 |
| Melbourne | $1,841 | +0.7% | 15 |
| Palm Bay | $1,842 | +1.9% | 3 |
| Orlando | $1,889 | +1.0% | 126 |
| Oviedo | $2,158 | +1.2% | 6 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 3 property management companies in Merritt Island, Brevard County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Melbourne and Rockledge, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Merritt Island is $2,221 (September 2026); +3.9% over the past year. About 20% of homes in Merritt Island are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 18.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 3 property management companies in Merritt Island, FL.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Merritt Island was $2,221 a month in September 2026, +3.9% on a year earlier.
Over the 5 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, May and July. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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