1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, IA (34 Rentals)

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$725 - $850

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919 6th St

NevadaIA50201
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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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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312 Sycamore St
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312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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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 Plant 1 Lofts and is 964 square feet priced from $1,225. Hawthorne Pointe in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 691 square feet and currently listed start at $772. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Plant 1 LoftsA6 - Loft964 Sq Ft$1,225
Hawthorne PointeA1 - 40/60 - Income Restricted691 Sq Ft$772
The Republic1 Bed - East Facing671 Sq Ft$1,200
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B649 Sq Ft$395
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA615 Sq Ft$460
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A614 Sq Ft$725
Lions Gate Apartments1/1609 Sq Ft$1,050
Brookview TerraceA1600 Sq Ft$700
Crystal Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA531 Sq Ft$825

Cheapest Available Melbourne and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 11, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is the 1B1B Model starting from $395 at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Melbourne 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR/1 BA Model at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments starting at $460 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melbourne is currently $1,022. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B$395
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA$460
Brookview TerraceA1$700
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A$725
Hawthorne PointeA1 - 40/60 - Income Restricted$772
Crystal Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA$825
Plant 1 LoftsA2$950
Lions Gate Apartments1/1$1,050
The Republic1 Bed - West Facing$1,200

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

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melbourne is $1,022.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melbourne is a 964 square feet unit starting from $1,225 at Plant 1 Lofts.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melbourne is currently 650 sq ft.

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