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Melrose, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melrose, WI is a Studio unit found at River Run Apartments priced from $545. Jackson County Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $607. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$545
Jackson County Housing1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$607
Galesville Greens2BR Rent based on 30% of income2BR,1BA$746

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, WI and Nearby

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $1.04 price per square foot TWO BED/ONE BATH Model at Patriot Place Apartments in the starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the Two Bedroom with basement Model at Valley View Townhomes starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 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.
Patriot Place ApartmentsTWO BED/ONE BATH2BR,1BA$1.04
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom with basement2BR,1BA$1.17
The Residences at 843 Oak2 Bed 2 Bath LVT2BR,2BA$1.36
The Sands Luxury Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Cranberry Crossing1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Thousand Oaks Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Galesville Greens2BR Rent based on 30% of income2BR,1BA$1.07
The Driftless Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$1.30
Jackson County Housing1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
River Run ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21

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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, WI with pricing that ranges from $545 to $2,849. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose ranging from $850 to $3,395.

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 $850 to $3,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,617.

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