3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melbourne, IA (37 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 BrickTowne Ames Townhomes in the South Ames neighborhood and is 1,804 square feet priced from $2,500. Brixin Townhomes at Kimberley Crossing in the Creekside neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,658 square feet and currently listed start at $1,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
BrickTowne Ames Townhomes3 Beds, 3 baths1,804 Sq Ft$2,500
Brixin Townhomes at Kimberley CrossingE1 Pattison - 3 Bedroom + Flex Space1,658 Sq Ft$1,895
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson1,418 Sq Ft$1,679
The Grove3BR/3BA - Deluxe1,390 Sq Ft$650
The Landing AmesC1 - 3x31,342 Sq Ft$535
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom1,200 Sq Ft$949
Crystal Street Apartments3BR/2.0BA1,180 Sq Ft$1,075
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath1,012 Sq Ft$970
Walnut PointeVilla1,008 Sq Ft$1,010
Villas at DeerwoodMove in special ending soon. Rent your home tod...1,008 Sq Ft$1,210

Cheapest Available Melbourne and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 12, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Melbourne, IA is the 3B2B Model starting from $536 at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Melbourne 3 Bedroom is the 3BR/3BA Model at Copper Beech starting at $660 in the South Ames neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Melbourne is currently $1,079. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Melbourne:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Reserves at South Lake3B2B$536
Copper Beech3BR/3BA$660
SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$899
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$945
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$949
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath$970
Walnut PointeVilla$1,010
Crystal Street Apartments3BR/2.0BA$1,075
Baxter Park Apartments3BR - 30% of Gross Income$1,182
Villas at DeerwoodMove in special ending soon. Rent your home tod...$1,210

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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 $1,079.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melbourne is a 1,804 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at BrickTowne Ames Townhomes.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Melbourne is currently 1,389 sq ft.

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