1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melcher, IA (32 Rentals)

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17 E Howard St
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17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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1833 Curtis Ave
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1833 Curtis Ave

1833 Curtis AveChariton, IA 50049
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Southridge Senior Lofts
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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flats on 5th
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Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Indianola Park 1
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Indianola Park 1

902 N 14th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Williams Terrace
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Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Melcher, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Melcher and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melcher, IA is found at Flats on 5th in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 725 square feet priced from $825. Forge65 in the Golf View Heights neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 717 square feet and currently listed start at $1,221. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melcher:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%725 Sq Ft$825
Forge65A2717 Sq Ft$1,221
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$869
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235
The Ridges1 Bedroom624 Sq Ft$740
Foxwood ApartmentsA1624 Sq Ft$722
Carlisle Park Apartments1BR Ground600 Sq Ft$750
The Oaks1/1 Renovated600 Sq Ft$875
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom575 Sq Ft$750

Cheapest Available Melcher and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melcher, IA is the A1 Model starting from $722 at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Melcher 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Ridges starting at $740 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melcher is currently $911. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melcher:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsA1$722
The Ridges1 Bedroom$740
Carlisle Park Apartments1BR Ground$750
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom$750
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%$825
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850
The Oaks1/1 Renovated$875
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$923
Forge65A2$1,221
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA$1,235

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melcher Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Melcher Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melcher is $911.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Melcher Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melcher is a 725 square feet unit starting from $825 at Flats on 5th.

What is the average size for Melcher 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melcher is currently 600 sq ft.

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