1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, IA (24 Rentals)

Brick Towne Ames

Copper Beech at Ames

Hawthorne Pointe

420 S 4th St

The Reserves at South Lake

Hubbard Maple Street Apartments

Brookside South Apartments

Hotel Maytag Apartments

The Tallcorn

Clock Tower Senior Apartments

215 N Main St

919 6th St

717 N 5th Ave

702 Carroll Ave

1422 1st Ave E
Melbourne, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melbourne?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Melbourne Studio Apartments | $762 | $650 | $1,025 |
Melbourne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,014 | $394 | $2,105 |
Melbourne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $988 | $467 | $2,605 |
Melbourne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $465 | $2,600 |
Melbourne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $445 | $2,200 |
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Largest Available Melbourne and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is found at Plant 1 Lofts and is 995 square feet priced from $2,030. Parkside Apartments in the Meadow Brook North neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 810 square feet and currently listed start at $1,050. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melbourne:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Plant 1 Lofts | A6 - LOFT | 995 Sq Ft | $2,030 |
Parkside Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 810 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
Spaulding Lofts | A8- HCA | 802 Sq Ft | $815 |
Stella Townhomes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 716 Sq Ft | $445 |
Copper Beech at Ames | 1BR/1BA | 650 Sq Ft | $1,190 |
Cheapest Available Melbourne and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of March 01, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is the 1B1B Model starting from $395 at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Melbourne 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR/1 BA Model at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments starting at $430 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melbourne is currently $1,014. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melbourne:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | $395 |
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | $430 |
Stella Townhomes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $445 |
The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | $475 |
Newton Park Apartments | 1BR - 30% Gross Income | $676 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melbourne Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Melbourne with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Melbourne is at The Reserves at South Lake listed at $395.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melbourne is $1,014.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melbourne is a 995 square feet unit starting from $2,030 at Plant 1 Lofts.
What is the average size for Melbourne 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melbourne is currently 700 sq ft.
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