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Melrose, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melrose, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments priced from $718. Westfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $768. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Westfield Apartments1 Bedroom HC1BR,1BA$768
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MN and Nearby

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $1.30 price per square foot Willow 2 BD - 2.5 BA (R) Model at Rivers Bend Cottage Homes in the starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the Hemlock Model at Wobegon Crossings starting at $1,690 with a $1.38 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rivers Bend Cottage HomesWillow 2 BD - 2.5 BA (R)2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Wobegon CrossingsHemlock3BR,2BA$1.38
Savanna ApartmentsE2BR,2BA$1.17
Riverview Lofts2bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.49
Community Park Apartment HomesTwo Bed Two Bath with Balcony/Patio2BR,2BA$1.35
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
The Oaks on 20th1bed/1bathroom with Pantry1BR,1BA$1.44
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Granite Manor/RunestoneOne bedroom/ One bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
2nd Ave ApartmentsB.11BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MN with pricing that ranges from $718 to $2,444. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose ranging from $788 to $2,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose ranges from $788 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,455.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.