2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, IA (44 Rentals)

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110 N Maple St
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110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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312 Sycamore St
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312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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Melbourne, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Melbourne and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is found at Spaulding Lofts in the East Gate Estates neighborhood and is 1,362 square feet priced from $900. Plant 1 Lofts has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,304 square feet and currently listed start at $2,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Spaulding LoftsB22 - Income Restricted1,362 Sq Ft$900
Plant 1 LoftsB3 - Loft1,304 Sq Ft$2,495
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA1,224 Sq Ft$800
Southern HillsB31,154 Sq Ft$1,125
Brick Towne Ames2 Bedroom1,018 Sq Ft$1,300
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1,000 Sq Ft$825
Clock Tower Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market982 Sq Ft$1,007
Marshalltown EstatesUnit 59960 Sq Ft$789
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA954 Sq Ft$699
Parkside ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath933 Sq Ft$1,240

Cheapest Available Melbourne and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 17, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is the 2B1B Model starting from $470 at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Melbourne 2 Bedroom is the B2 Model at Hunters Run starting at $695 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Melbourne is currently $995. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Reserves at South Lake2B1B$470
Hunters RunB2$695
Hotel Maytag Apartments2 bedroom A$705
Marshalltown EstatesUnit 59$789
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath$795
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$805
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$825
Newton Park Apartments2BR - 30% Gross Income$862
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba$875
Grinnell Park Apartments2BR - 30% of Gross Income$895

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Getting Around Melbourne, IA

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Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

29 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Melbourne Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Melbourne is $995.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melbourne is a 1,362 square feet unit starting from $900 at Spaulding Lofts.

What is the average size for Melbourne 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Melbourne is currently 942 sq ft.

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