
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, AR from $400 (48 Rentals)
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1325 N Main St

Mammoth Spring

Breckenridge Apartments

The Heights Apartments

Cadron Commons

Sugarloaf Studios

Brookshire Apartments

509 Ferrell St
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507-513 Ferrell St

Country Meadows Apartments

Quail Run at Meadow Springs

Park West Senior Apartments

Shadowbrook Apartments

Mountain Station Apartments

Woodland's Edge

The Flats Apartments

250 Wilson St
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Meadow Lake Apartments

Cardinal Apartments

Grand Oak Place

The Grand

Norfork Villas

The Ellington

The Oak Townhomes

Wolf River Lodge

Parkside
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Park West Patio Homes

White River Commons

West End Social

Valley Estates Heber Springs

West Towne Apartments

Tara Apartments

Black River Studios

127 N Walnut St

111 Robinson
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116 Federal St

13 Duroc Dr

Creekside Village Townhomes

418 Newport Ave

148 Pine St

601 Dave Creek Pkwy

16 Akokisa Dr

197 Deer Run Dr

1509 Fair Park Cir
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107 Ambrose Ln

42 Nameoki Dr

104 Narrows Dr
Melbourne, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melbourne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Studio Apartments | $751 | $425 | $925 |
| Melbourne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $475 | $2,200 |
| Melbourne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $966 | $565 | $1,450 |
| Melbourne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $930 | $850 | $995 |
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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 Mammoth Spring priced from $425. Breckenridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melbourne apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Spring | Studio | Studio,1BA | $425 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath no W/D Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $475 |
| Sugarloaf Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| Cadron Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| 6444 Highway 178 S | Studio / Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Shadowbrook Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Park West Senior Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Meadow Lake Apartments | 2.1 P | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Cardinal Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, AR and Nearby
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melbourne area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1302 Model at 2700 Burke Ave in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Melbourne apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr Model at The Oak Townhomes starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Melbourne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2700 Burke Ave | 1302 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
| The Oak Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
| Park West Patio Homes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Cardinal Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Creekside Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Shadowbrook Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Cadron Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.02 |
| Sugarloaf Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 Mammoth Spring listed at $425.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melbourne Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melbourne Apartment is $475 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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