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

Largest Available Melrose and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is found at Willow Bend in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 920 square feet priced from $875. Ottumwa Heights Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 750 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Willow Bend2 Bedroom920 Sq Ft$875
Ottumwa Heights Apartments1x1750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Fort Des Moines733 Sq FtCall for Rates
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom680 Sq Ft$790
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$925
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$794
Prairie Village ApartmentsA1 Renovated650 Sq Ft$975
The Oaks1BA/1BR650 Sq Ft$719
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,265
Foxwood ApartmentsA2625 Sq Ft$745

Cheapest Available Melrose and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is the 1BA/1BR Model starting from $719 at The Oaks in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Melrose 1 Bedroom is the A2 Model at Foxwood Apartments starting at $745 in the Easton Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melrose is currently $912. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Oaks1BA/1BR$719
Foxwood ApartmentsA2$745
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated$760
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$790
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$794
Willow Bend1 Bedroom$810
Fort Des Moines1 Bedroom-B3$850
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted$925
Prairie Village ApartmentsA1 Renovated$975
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA$1,265

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Bike Score®

15 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melrose Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is $912.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 920 square feet unit starting from $875 at Willow Bend.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melrose is currently 7,858 sq ft.

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