2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, IA (45 Rentals)

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110 N Maple St
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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 Plant 1 Lofts and is 1,304 square feet priced from $2,495. Copper Beech at Ames in the South Ames neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,224 square feet and currently listed start at $800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
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
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Large1,100 Sq Ft$859
Brick Towne Ames2 Bedroom1,018 Sq Ft$1,300
Clock Tower Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market982 Sq Ft$1,007
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA954 Sq Ft$699
Parkside ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath933 Sq Ft$1,240
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba828 Sq Ft$875
Hotel Maytag Apartments2 bedroom A741 Sq Ft$705

Cheapest Available Melbourne and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 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 $992. 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
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath$795
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$805
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Classic$850
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Large$859
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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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 $992.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melbourne is a 1,304 square feet unit starting from $2,495 at Plant 1 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 1,056 sq ft.

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