1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melcher, IA (30 Rentals)

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17 E Howard St
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17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Melcher, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Melcher and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melcher, IA is found at Flats on 5th in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 802 square feet priced from $950. Fort Des Moines has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 733 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melcher:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Flats on 5thThe Hudson802 Sq Ft$950
Fort Des Moines733 Sq FtCall for Rates
Forge65A2717 Sq Ft$1,084
Rosemont PlaceA1702 Sq Ft$641
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom680 Sq Ft$790
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$815
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$794
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom648 Sq Ft$860
Foxwood ApartmentsA2625 Sq Ft$714
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235

Cheapest Available Melcher and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melcher, IA is the A2 - 40 - Income Restricted Model starting from $627 at Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Melcher 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Rosemont Place starting at $641 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melcher is currently $903. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melcher:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted$627
Rosemont PlaceA1$641
Foxwood ApartmentsA2$714
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated$740
The RidgesA1 - Renovated$765
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$790
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$794
Fort Des Moines1 Bedroom-B3$850
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom$860
Flats on 5thThe Hudson$950

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melcher Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Melcher Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melcher is $903.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Melcher Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melcher is a 802 square feet unit starting from $950 at Flats on 5th.

What is the average size for Melcher 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melcher is currently 535 sq ft.

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