
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, IA from $300 (20 Rentals)
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Hubbard Maple Street Apartments

The Tallcorn

The Reserves at South Lake

Hotel Maytag Apartments

Parkside Apartments

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420 S 4th St

South Meadow

717 N 5th Ave

919 6th St

702 Carroll Ave

209 E 6th St
Melbourne, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melbourne?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Melbourne Studio Apartments | $762 | $650 | $1,025 |
Melbourne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $394 | $2,472 |
Melbourne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $467 | $1,987 |
Melbourne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $465 | $2,600 |
Melbourne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $445 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Melbourne Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Melbourne, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. The Tallcorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melbourne apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $395 |
The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
Hotel Maytag Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Newton Park Apartments | 1BR - 30% Gross Income | 1BR,1BA | $676 |
Woodland Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, IA and Nearby
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melbourne area is the $0.96 price per square foot D1 - 40 - Income Restricted Model at Hawthorne Pointe in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,292. The second greatest value Melbourne apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames starting at $800 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Grand Junction neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melbourne apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hawthorne Pointe | D1 - 40 - Income Restricted | 4BR,2BA | $0.96 |
Copper Beech at Ames | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.65 |
The Quarters Ames | A - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.55 |
Walnut Pointe | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
The Grove at Ames | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Hunters Run | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Stella Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
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Walk Score®
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Bike Score®
29 / 100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melbourne Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melbourne?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melbourne is at Hotel Maytag Apartments listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melbourne Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melbourne Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melbourne Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melbourne is starting from $470 at The Reserves at South Lake.
What is the most affordable Melbourne Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Melbourne Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserves at South Lake and starts from $536.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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