3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, IA (40 Rentals)

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602 Creekside Ln
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602 Creekside Ln

602 Creekside LnMarshalltown, IA 50158
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312 Sycamore St
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312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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Stella Townhomes
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Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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Walnut Pointe
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Walnut Pointe

1702-1798 W 4th St NNewton, IA 50208

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Melbourne, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Melbourne and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is found at The Grove in the Grand Junction neighborhood and is 1,390 square feet priced from $650. The Landing Ames in the South Ames neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,342 square feet and currently listed start at $535. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Grove3BR/3BA - Deluxe1,390 Sq Ft$650
The Landing AmesC1 - 3x31,342 Sq Ft$535
Crystal Street Apartments3BR/2.0BA1,180 Sq Ft$1,075
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath1,012 Sq Ft$820
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom926 Sq Ft$945
Copper Beech3BR/3BA613 Sq Ft$660

Cheapest Available Melbourne and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 26, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is the 3BR/3BA Model starting from $660 at Copper Beech in the South Ames neighborhood. The second most affordable Melbourne 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Woodland Heights starting at $820 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Melbourne is currently $849. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Copper Beech3BR/3BA$660
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath$820
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$945
Crystal Street Apartments3BR/2.0BA$1,075

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Melbourne Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Melbourne is $849.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Melbourne Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melbourne is a 1,390 square feet unit starting from $650 at The Grove.

What is the average size for Melbourne 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Melbourne is currently 1,500 sq ft.

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