2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Melbourne, IA (53 Rentals)

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The Tallcorn
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The Tallcorn

134 E Main 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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South View
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South View

209-227 S 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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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 Brixin at Kimberley Crossing in the Georgetown neighborhood and is 1,498 square feet priced from $1,850. Plant 1 Lofts in the Jasper County neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,304 square feet and currently listed start at $1,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Brixin at Kimberley CrossingD1 Tatum - 2 Bedroom + Flex Space1,498 Sq Ft$1,850
Plant 1 LoftsB3 - Loft1,304 Sq Ft$1,995
Lincoln Tower ApartmentsSouthWest1,290 Sq Ft$1,550
EmeraB2 - 2 Bed / 2 Bath1,130 Sq Ft$1,950
The Republic2 Bed Corner - East Facing1,038 Sq Ft$1,600
Brick Towne Ames2 Bedroom1,018 Sq Ft$1,100
Mapleview Villa Apartments2 Bed 1 bath960 Sq Ft$775
The Grove2BR/2BA Upgraded954 Sq Ft$649
South ViewLandmark950 Sq Ft$950
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba828 Sq Ft$895

Cheapest Available Melbourne and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 09, 2026 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 2BR/2BA Upgraded Model at The Grove starting at $699 in the Grand Junction neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Melbourne is currently $1,141. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Reserves at South Lake2B1B$470
The Grove2BR/2BA Upgraded$699
110 N Maple St2-bedroom$700
Mapleview Villa Apartments2 Bed 1 bath$775
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Legacy$795
Brookview TerraceB1$796
Copper Beech2BR/2.5BA$800
409 4th St NE2BR 1BA$810
Santa BarbaraB1$842
East Olive ApartmentsB1$870

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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 $1,141.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melbourne is a 1,498 square feet unit starting from $1,850 at Brixin at Kimberley Crossing.

What is the average size for Melbourne 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Melbourne is currently 950 sq ft.

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