Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, FL from $500 (26 Rentals)

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College Manor
$975 - $2,299
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$825 - $2,149
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$150
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$975 - $2,299
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

College Manor

1216 SW 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave
$985 - $1,544
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$970 - $1,529
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$15
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$985 - $1,544
2 to 7 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave

1258 NW 3rd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Frederick Gardens
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$1,083 - $1,299
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$1,028 - $1,244
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$55
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$1,083 - $1,299
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Frederick Gardens

1405 SW 10 TerGainesville, FL 32601
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Scarlett House
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scarlett House

125 NW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Melrose, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melrose, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Verdant Cove in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood priced from $547. Lux 13 in the Golfview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $669. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$547
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat - Move in by Feb 15 — Lock in $900/...1BR,1BA$900
Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult CommunityEagle Suite2BR,2BA$905
Highbranch GainesvilleCourtyard A Unfurnished - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$905
College Park at MidtownThe CadeStudio,1BA$949
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$950
Social 28 ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$970
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, FL and Nearby

As of February 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4x2 Balcony Model at Hub Gainesville University in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Verdant Cove starting at $1,489 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
Verdant Cove3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.08
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult CommunityEagle Suite2BR,2BA$0.94
Eden Park at Ironwood2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.35
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$1.24
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat - Move in by Feb 15 — Lock in $900/...1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose is at College Park at Midtown listed at $949.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment is $547 at Verdant Cove.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melrose Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is starting from $645 at Verdant Cove.

What is the most affordable Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lux 13 and starts from $669.

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