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Melbourne, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melbourne Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melbourne, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont Ave in the Turpin Hills neighborhood priced from $850. Arborstone Apartments in the Sherwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melbourne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont AveOne Bedroom-5615 Beechmont1BR,1BA$850
Arborstone ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$899
1923 Sutton Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$899
6060 Colter AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Beechmont Bluffs1 Bedroom without a balcony1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, KY and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melbourne area is the $1.47 price per square foot C1 - Caspia Model at Elevation Apartment Homes in the in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Melbourne apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Immaculate Townhomes starting at $1,400 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Forestville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melbourne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elevation Apartment HomesC1 - Caspia2BR,2BA$1.47
Immaculate Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.40
Brandychase Apartments2BR/2BA STANDARD2BR,2BA$1.43
Stone Creek ApartmentsBrand New Renovated Two Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.25
Beechmont Towers Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Creekside at Anderson2 Bedroom/ Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Washington House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Mears Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Beacon Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
1824 Mears Ave2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne

What type of rentals are currently available in Melbourne?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, KY with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,700. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melbourne ranging from $950 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melbourne?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melbourne ranges from $950 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,134.

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