2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Melbourne, IA (49 Rentals)

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The Tallcorn
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Tallcorn

134 E Main StMarshalltown, IA 50158
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312 Sycamore St
2 Bedroom Apartments

312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

South View

209-227 S 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Stella Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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Walnut Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Pointe

1702-1798 W 4th St NNewton, IA 50208

Melbourne, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Melbourne and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is found at Plant 1 Lofts in the Jasper County neighborhood and is 1,304 square feet priced from $2,200. THE ARBORS APARTMENTS in the East Gate Estates neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $859. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Plant 1 LoftsB3 - Loft1,304 Sq Ft$2,200
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Large1,100 Sq Ft$859
The Republic2 Bed Corner - East Facing1,038 Sq Ft$1,600
South ViewCompass880 Sq Ft$1,060
Southtown ApartmentsB1850 Sq Ft$806
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Legacy850 Sq Ft$795
Lions Gate Apartments2/2845 Sq Ft$1,295
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom828 Sq Ft$805
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba828 Sq Ft$925
Olive Terrace ApartmentsB1825 Sq Ft$817

Cheapest Available Melbourne and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 26, 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 2-bedroom Model at 110 N Maple St starting at $700 in the Jasper County neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Melbourne is currently $1,079. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Reserves at South Lake2B1B$470
110 N Maple St2-bedroom$700
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Legacy$795
Copper Beech2BR/2.5BA$800
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$805
Southtown ApartmentsB1$806
409 4th St NE2BR 1BA$810
Olive Terrace ApartmentsB1$817
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath$820
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Large$859

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 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 $1,079.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melbourne is a 1,304 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at Plant 1 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 843 sq ft.

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