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

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Melrose, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Melrose and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is found at Flats on 5th in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 1,070 square feet priced from $1,200. Linden West in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,050 square feet and currently listed start at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Flats on 5thThe Woodson1,070 Sq Ft$1,200
Linden West2 bed 2 bath, with Laundry1,050 Sq Ft$1,100
Ottumwa Heights Apartments2x11,000 Sq FtCall for Rates
Carman Estates2 Bedroom990 Sq Ft$1,170
SomersetB8972 Sq Ft$871
Fort Des Moines2 Bedroom-C7966 Sq FtCall for Rates
The Meadows2 Bedroom930 Sq Ft$795
Fish CreekB2 - Deluxe900 Sq Ft$1,045
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA881 Sq Ft$850
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+2 BR 1.5 BA860 Sq Ft$1,600

Cheapest Available Melrose and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 02, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is the B2 Model starting from $638 at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Melrose 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom Model at Tisdale Apartments starting at $650 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Melrose is currently $953. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsB2$638
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom$650
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down$750
The Meadows2 Bedroom$795
SomersetB1$806
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB1$825
The Hampton MeadowsB1 - Renovated$830
Norwalk Village Estates2BR/1.0BA$830
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA$850
The RidgesB1 - Renovated$850

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3 / 100

Car-Dependent

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15 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Melrose Apartments

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is $953.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 1,070 square feet unit starting from $1,200 at Flats on 5th.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Melrose is currently 956 sq ft.

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