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17 E Howard St
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17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Stella Townhomes
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Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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The Tallcorn
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The Tallcorn

134 E Main StMarshalltown, IA 50158
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309 N 3rd St
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309 N 3rd St

309 N 3rd StMarshalltown, IA 50158
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425 McClellan St
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425 McClellan St

425 McClellan StTama, IA 52339
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312 Sycamore St
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312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Melbourne, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Melbourne and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is found at South Meadow in the Grand Junction neighborhood and is 916 square feet priced from $950. Brick Towne Ames in the South Ames neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 679 square feet and currently listed start at $800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
South Meadow1 BR 1 BA - Timber w/ Office916 Sq Ft$950
Brick Towne Ames1 Bedroom679 Sq Ft$800
Spaulding LoftsA5676 Sq Ft$900
The Republic1 Bed - East Facing671 Sq Ft$1,200
EmeraA10 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath w/Balcony637 Sq Ft$1,475
Plant 1 LoftsA1627 Sq Ft$930
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA615 Sq Ft$460
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A614 Sq Ft$750
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath572 Sq Ft$710
Crystal Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA531 Sq Ft$800

Cheapest Available Melbourne and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is the 1 BR/1 BA Model starting from $460 at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments . The second most affordable Melbourne 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Woodland Heights starting at $710 in the Jasper County neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melbourne is currently $985. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA$460
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath$710
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A$750
South Meadow1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - S$799
Spaulding LoftsA2 - Income Restricted$800
Brick Towne Ames1 Bedroom$800
Crystal Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA$800
Plant 1 LoftsA1$930
The Republic1 Bed - West Facing$1,200
EmeraA3 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,325

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melbourne Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Melbourne with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Melbourne is at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments listed at $460.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melbourne is $985.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melbourne is a 916 square feet unit starting from $950 at South Meadow.

What is the average size for Melbourne 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melbourne is currently 500 sq ft.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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