2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Melrose, IA (61 Rentals)

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Tisdale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tisdale Apartments

232 E 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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Southridge Senior Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

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 Flats on 5th in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 1,070 square feet priced from $1,358. Linden West in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,050 square feet and currently listed start at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Flats on 5thWoodson 2.2C 60%1,070 Sq Ft$1,358
Linden West2 bed 2 bath, with Laundry1,050 Sq Ft$1,100
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageB11,000 Sq Ft$825
Ottumwa Heights Apartments2x11,000 Sq FtCall for Rates
Gustin Flats2 bed991 Sq Ft$1,387
Carman Estates2 Bedroom990 Sq Ft$1,170
The Vineyards2 Bedroom 2 bath990 Sq Ft$1,195
Meadow CoveTwo Bedroom965 Sq Ft$1,175
Emerald Reserve Indianola2 BR 1.5 BA860 Sq Ft$1,400
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom775 Sq Ft$975

Cheapest Available Melrose and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 14, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is the The Dublin Model starting from $600 at Centerville Senior Lofts . The second most affordable Melrose 2 Bedroom is the 2bd, 1ba Model at Sunset Apartments starting at $775 in the Prairie View neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Melrose is currently $1,015. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Centerville Senior LoftsThe Dublin$600
Sunset Apartments2bd, 1ba$775
The Hampton Meadows2 Bedroom Classic$780
The Ridges2 Bedroom Regular$780
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 2$795
Foxwood ApartmentsB2$817
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageB1$825
Country Club Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$825
Fish CreekB1 - Classic$825
The Meadows2 Bedroom$850

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Melrose Apartments

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is $1,015.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 1,070 square feet unit starting from $1,358 at Flats on 5th.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Melrose is currently 954 sq ft.

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