2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melrose, IA (49 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 Linden West in the Easton Park neighborhood and is 1,050 square feet priced from $1,100. Ottumwa Heights Apartments has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Linden West2 bed 2 bath, with Laundry1,050 Sq Ft$1,100
Ottumwa Heights Apartments2x11,000 Sq FtCall for Rates
SomersetB8972 Sq Ft$794
Fort Des Moines2 Bedroom-C7966 Sq FtCall for Rates
MelbourneB6 - Income Restricted958 Sq Ft$970
The Meadows2 Bedroom930 Sq Ft$795
Fish CreekB2 - Deluxe900 Sq Ft$995
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA881 Sq Ft$850
Foxwood ApartmentsB2875 Sq Ft$750
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 14, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is the B3 - 40 - Income Restricted Model starting from $639 at Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Melrose 2 Bedroom is the B1 Model at Foxwood Apartments starting at $683 in the Easton Park neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Melrose is currently $955. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MelbourneB3 - 40 - Income Restricted$639
Foxwood ApartmentsB1$683
SomersetB3$707
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down$750
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom$760
The Meadows2 Bedroom$795
The RidgesB1 - Deluxe$805
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB1$825
The Hampton MeadowsB1 - Renovated$830
Norwalk Village Estates2BR/1.0BA$830

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Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

15 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $955.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 1,050 square feet unit starting from $1,100 at Linden West.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Melrose is currently 918 sq ft.

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