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89 Moser St

MelbourneAR72556

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property at 286 E Main St

286 E Main St

BatesvilleAR72501

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White River Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

White River Commons

1325 N Saint LouisBatesville, AR 72501
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West End Social
Studio Apartments

West End Social

1350 Hwy 62 WMountain Home, AR 72653
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Cheapest Available Melbourne Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melbourne, AR is a Studio unit found at The Heights Apartments priced from $450. Breckenridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $545. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melbourne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Heights ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$450
Breckenridge ApartmentsBreckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath with W/D Hookup1BR,1BA$545
Cadron CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$545
Tara Apartments2 bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$725
Meadow Lake Apartments2.12BR,1BA$820
Grand Oak Place2x12BR,1BA$825
Country Meadows Apartments2.1.5 Rehab2BR,1BA$840
Parkside1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Oak Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr2BR,1BA$1,000
2700 Burke Ave2700 Burke2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, AR and Nearby

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melbourne area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1501 Model at 2700 Burke Ave in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Melbourne apartment is the Triplex Model at Magnolia Gardens starting at $1,435 with a $1.12 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Melbourne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2700 Burke Ave15012BR,1.5BA$0.67
Magnolia GardensTriplex2BR,2BA$1.12
The Oak Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Breckenridge ApartmentsBreckenridge - 2 Bed 2 Bath with W/D Hookup2BR,2BA$0.91
Country Meadows Apartments2.1.5 Rehab2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Parkside1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Tara Apartments2 bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$0.97
Grand Oak Place2x12BR,1BA$1.12
Cadron CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
The Heights ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio ,1BA$1.00

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Getting Around Melbourne, AR

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melbourne Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melbourne?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melbourne is at The Heights Apartments listed at $450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melbourne Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melbourne Apartment is $545 at Breckenridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melbourne Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melbourne is starting from $565 at Breckenridge Apartments.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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