2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, IA (42 Rentals)

South Meadow

Brick Towne Ames

Copper Beech at Ames

Hawthorne Pointe

420 S 4th St

The Reserves at South Lake

Plant 1 Lofts

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Woodland Heights

South View Apartments

SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS

THE ARBORS APARTMENTS

SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS

Parkside Luxury Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

Hotel Maytag Apartments

Hunters Run

Clock Tower Senior Apartments

1014-1028 Shagbark Dr

107 14th St

215 Jewel Dr

108 Westwood Dr

1250 24th St

912 Grand Ave

1006 West 3rd St S

1007 Wilson Ave

814 E 8th St N

601 E South St
Melbourne, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melbourne?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Melbourne Studio Apartments | $787 | $725 | $870 |
Melbourne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $394 | $2,379 |
Melbourne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $467 | $2,993 |
Melbourne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,004 | $465 | $2,600 |
Melbourne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $445 | $2,225 |
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Largest Available Melbourne and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is found at Spaulding Lofts in the East Gate Estates neighborhood and is 1,362 square feet priced from $950. Plant 1 Lofts has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,304 square feet and currently listed start at $2,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Melbourne:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Spaulding Lofts | B22 - Income Restricted | 1,362 Sq Ft | $950 |
Plant 1 Lofts | B3 - Loft | 1,304 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
Copper Beech at Ames | 2BR/2.5BA | 1,224 Sq Ft | $800 |
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Large | 1,100 Sq Ft | $859 |
Clock Tower Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom Market | 982 Sq Ft | $1,007 |
The Grove at Ames | 2BR/2BA | 954 Sq Ft | $699 |
Parkside Luxury Apartments | B2 Greenway | 933 Sq Ft | $1,230 |
Northridge Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 900 Sq Ft | $800 |
South View Apartments | Outlook | Renovated | 880 Sq Ft | $1,065 |
Crystal Street Apartments | 2br/2ba | 828 Sq Ft | $875 |
Cheapest Available Melbourne and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is the 2B1B Model starting from $470 at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Melbourne 2 Bedroom is the B2 Model at Hunters Run starting at $695 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Melbourne is currently $1,002. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Melbourne:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Reserves at South Lake | 2B1B | $470 |
Hunters Run | B2 | $695 |
Woodland Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $795 |
Northridge Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | $800 |
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | $805 |
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $825 |
Spaulding Lofts | B4 - Income Restricted | $850 |
Newton Park Apartments | 2BR - 30% Gross Income | $862 |
Crystal Street Apartments | 2br/2ba | $875 |
Grinnell Park Apartments | 2BR - 30% of Gross Income | $895 |
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Bike Score®
29 / 100
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Melbourne Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Melbourne is $1,002.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melbourne is a 1,362 square feet unit starting from $950 at Spaulding Lofts.
What is the average size for Melbourne 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Melbourne is currently 910 sq ft.
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