What is the average apartment size in Malabar?

The average size for a Malabar, Brevard County, FL apartment is 931 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Malabar?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Malabar is $1,551 per month, a 1.98% increase from last years average of $1,521.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Malabar?

In Malabar, studios rent for $1,003 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,404 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,585 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,955 per month

What is the average apartment size in Malabar?

The typical apartment in Malabar offers about 931 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Malabar?

Studio apartments in Malabar average 324 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 727 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,028 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,298 sq. ft.

Malabar, Brevard County, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Malabar?

The typical rent budget in Malabar ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Malabar?

In Malabar, 18% of households rent while 82% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Malabar is $1,551, a 1.98% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,521.

Studio Apartments at $1,003 offer the most budget-friendly option with 324 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 727 square feet for $1,404, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,585 offer 1,028 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,298 sq ft) for $1,955, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Malabar, Brevard County, FL

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,551	931 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,003	324 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,404	727 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,585	1,028 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,955	1,298 sq. ft.

Malabar, Brevard County, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Malabar, Brevard County, FL have increased by 1.98% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,521 to $1,551.

What's the typical rent budget in Malabar, Brevard County, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Malabar, Brevard County, FL (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Malabar, Brevard County, FL?

8,169 or 18% of the households in Malabar, Brevard County, FL are renter-occupied while 36,587 or 82% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Malabar, Brevard County, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Palm Bay	$1,537

How Malabar Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Malabar	$1,551
Jacksonville	$1,489
Cape Coral	$1,691
Kissimmee	$1,813
Tampa	$1,997
Miami	$2,710
Fort Myers	$1,741
North Port	$1,715
Lakeland	$1,507
Orlando	$1,793
Port St. Lucie	$2,146

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Malabar apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.