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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Fort Polk
$800 - $1,225
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fort Polk

5300 Magnolia DrFort Polk, LA 71459
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Somerset Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

400 Somerset DrDeridder, LA 70634
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Green Acres Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Green Acres Plaza

402 Green Briar StDeridder, LA 70634
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Rapides Homes
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rapides Homes

1306 Autumn Orchard LoopAlexandria, LA 71303
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Melrose, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melrose, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Siegel Select Alexandria priced from $269. Chaparral Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $604. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select AlexandriaStudio - WEEKLY1BR,1BA$269
Chaparral ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$604
500 NorthThe Cane River HC Accessible (1BR)1BR,1BA$645
Tanglewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Stone CanyonA1BR,1BA$720
Hermitage Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Green Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$765
Fort Polk2 Bedroom Upstairs2BR,1BA$800
Beau Terre1x1 Up1BR,1BA$885
RaintreeA11BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, LA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $0.93 price per square foot B3 Model at Bayou Oaks in the starting from $945. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 2/2 Model at Millicent Crossing starting at $1,120 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the East Shreveport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayou OaksB32BR,2BA$0.93
Millicent Crossing2/22BR,2BA$1.13
Green Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Beau Terre1x1 Up1BR,1BA$1.18
Hermitage Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.98
Laurel ParcI1BR,1BA$1.18
Stone CanyonA1BR,1BA$1.07
Tanglewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.08
500 NorthThe Cane River HC Accessible (1BR)1BR,1BA$1.12
Siegel Select AlexandriaStudio - WEEKLY1BR,1BA$1.12

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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 Cheap Melrose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose is at Chaparral Apartments listed at $604.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment is $269 at Siegel Select Alexandria.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melrose Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is starting from $315 at Siegel Select Alexandria.

What is the most affordable Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 500 North and starts from $900.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.