2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melrose, IA (56 Rentals)

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The Ridges
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$865 - $940
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$677 - $842
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$98
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$775 - $940
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The Ridges

7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Carman Estates
$1,170
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$1,170 - $1,270
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$1,170 - $1,270
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Carman Estates

2314 E Porter AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Hampton Meadows
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$760 - $960
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$692 - $902
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$58
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$750 - $960
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The Hampton Meadows

6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Fish Creek
$825 - $1,045
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$792 - $1,142
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$33
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$825 - $1,175
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Fish Creek

817-1619 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Linden West
$1,100 - $1,300
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$1,080 - $1,280
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$20
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$1,100 - $1,300
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Linden West

1203 W 2nd AveIndianola, IA 50125
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Somerset
$876 - $1,015
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$760 - $1,487
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$88
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$848 - $1,575
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Somerset

6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Deer Run Apartments
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$832 - $1,117
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$824 - $1,109
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$832 - $1,117
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Deer Run Apartments

901 S R StIndianola, IA 50125
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Sunset Apartments
$775 - $825
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$697 - $772
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$53
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$750 - $825
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Sunset Apartments

1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Foxwood Apartments
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$795 - $1,110
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$692 - $1,102
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$700 - $1,110
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Foxwood Apartments

1001-1007 W 3rd AveIndianola, IA 50125
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700 Main St

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Tisdale Apartments
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Tisdale Apartments

232 E 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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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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The Meadows
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The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Melrose, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Melrose and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is found at Linden West in the Easton Park neighborhood and is 1,050 square feet priced from $1,100. High Pointe in the Prairie View neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,024 square feet and currently listed start at $1,134. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Linden West2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry1,050 Sq Ft$1,100
High PointeVail1,024 Sq Ft$1,134
Ottumwa Heights Apartments2x11,000 Sq FtCall for Rates
Carman Estates2 Bedroom990 Sq Ft$1,170
Rising Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom985 Sq Ft$1,295
Washington Apartments2.1B 60%959 Sq Ft$1,114
MelbourneB7 - 40 - Income Restricted958 Sq Ft$901
Flats on 5thLennon 2.2A 60%957 Sq Ft$925
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+2 BR 1.5 BA860 Sq Ft$1,450
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom775 Sq Ft$975

Cheapest Available Melrose and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is the B1 - 30 - Income Restricted Model starting from $651 at Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Melrose 2 Bedroom is the Cottage - 2 Model at Northern Plains by Kading starting at $695 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Melrose is currently $942. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MelbourneB1 - 30 - Income Restricted$651
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 2$695
Orchard MeadowsB1 Classic$700
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageB1$712
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down$750
The Hampton MeadowsB1 - Deluxe$760
Sunset Apartments2bd, 1ba$775
The Oaks2BR/1.0BA$789
Foxwood ApartmentsB2$795
Fish CreekB1 - Classic$825

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Melrose Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Melrose with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Melrose is at Melbourne listed at $651.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Melrose Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is $942.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Melrose Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 1,050 square feet unit starting from $1,100 at Linden West.

What is the average size for Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Melrose is currently 898 sq ft.

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