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Melbourne, AR Local Guide

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. Cadron Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Cadron CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$545
Breckenridge ApartmentsBreckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath with W/D Hookup1BR,1BA$545
Tara Apartments2 bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$725
Meadow Lake Apartments2.12BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, AR and Nearby

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melbourne area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1501 Model at Plainview Estates 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.
Plainview Estates15012BR,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
Parkside1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Tara Apartments2 bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$0.97
Grand Oak Place2x12BR,1BA$1.12
Meadow Lake Apartments2.12BR,1BA$1.17
Cadron CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.06
The Heights ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio ,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne

What type of rentals are currently available in Melbourne?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, AR with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,200. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melbourne ranging from $299 to $2,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melbourne ranges from $299 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,304.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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