1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Melrose, IA (38 Rentals)

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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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Williams Terrace
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Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Asbury Heights
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Asbury Heights

1321 Asbury AveOttumwa, IA 52501
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Brickyard Apartments
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Brickyard Apartments

420 Minneopa AveOttumwa, IA 52501
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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 835 square feet priced from $840. 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 Bend1 Bedroom835 Sq Ft$840
Ottumwa Heights Apartments1x1750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Schoolyard Rowhomes1 Bedroom720 Sq Ft$980
Burbank Village ApartmentsA1 Classic675 Sq Ft$850
SomersetA2672 Sq Ft$945
MelbourneA6 - 60 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$925
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1650 Sq Ft$695
Washington Apartments1.1C MKT645 Sq Ft$951
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Emerald Reserve Indianola1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,190

Cheapest Available Melrose and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is the A1 Model starting from $695 at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Melrose 1 Bedroom is the A2 Model at Foxwood Apartments starting at $700 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melrose is currently $887. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1$695
Foxwood ApartmentsA2$700
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom$750
Indianola Park II Apartments1BR Upper$750
Indianola Park Apartments1BR Upper$750
Willow Bend1 Bedroom$840
Burbank Village ApartmentsA1 Classic$850
The Ridges1 Bedroom Deluxe$850
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850
Linden East Apartments1 bed 1 bath$875

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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 $887.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 835 square feet unit starting from $840 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 661 sq ft.

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