3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melrose, IA (39 Rentals)

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The Meadows
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320

Melrose, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Melrose and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is found at Danamere Village in the Danamere Farms neighborhood and is 1,302 square feet priced from $1,547. Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,285 square feet and currently listed start at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Danamere VillageC1 - Income Restricted1,302 Sq Ft$1,547
MelbourneC3 - 60 - Income Restricted1,285 Sq Ft$1,400
Vesta Village by KadingCottage-31,235 Sq Ft$1,235
Northern Plains by KadingElizabeth1,235 Sq Ft$985
Carman Estates3 Bedroom1,225 Sq Ft$1,270
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths1,225 Sq Ft$1,220
Ottumwa Heights Apartments3x21,200 Sq FtCall for Rates
The Meadows3 Bedroom - TH1,150 Sq Ft$1,200
SomersetC11,055 Sq Ft$1,076
Lincoln Ridge by KadingVilla1,008 Sq Ft$1,110

Cheapest Available Melrose and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 13, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, IA is the Villa Model starting from $825 at Northern Plains by Kading . The second most affordable Melrose 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $995 in the Somerset neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Melrose is currently $1,106. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Northern Plains by KadingVilla$825
The Meadows3 Bedroom$995
Lyn CrossingC1 - 40 - Income Restricted$1,023
Fish CreekC1 - Classic$1,030
SomersetC1$1,076
Lincoln Ridge by KadingVilla$1,110
Vesta Village by KadingVilla$1,110
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths$1,220
Carman Estates3 Bedroom$1,270
MelbourneC3 - 60 - Income Restricted$1,400

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3 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Melrose Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Melrose Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is $1,106.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Melrose Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 1,302 square feet unit starting from $1,547 at Danamere Village.

What is the average size for Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Melrose is currently 1,143 sq ft.

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