Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, LA from $300 (36 Rentals)

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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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Somerset Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

400 Somerset DrDeridder, LA 70634
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Rapides Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Rapides Homes

1306 Autumn Orchard LoopAlexandria, LA 71303
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Riverbend
3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend

300 Riverbend DrAlexandria, LA 71302
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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 Studio unit found at Chaparral Apartments priced from $604. Tanglewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chaparral ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$604
Tanglewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Hermitage Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$775
Melrose Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$810
Fort JohnsonDogwood Terrace Apartment2BR,1BA$850
Nottingham Apartments1X11BR,1BA$900
MILLICENT CROSSING1/11BR,1BA$910
Bayou OaksB32BR,2BA$940
Walden Apartment Homes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$950
RaintreeA21BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, LA and Nearby

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $1.28 price per square foot Crestview Model at Canebrake Apartment Homes in the in the East Shreveport neighborhood starting from $1,684. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Walden Apartment Homes starting at $950 with a $0.75 price per square foot . 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.
Canebrake Apartment HomesCrestview3BR,2BA$1.28
Walden Apartment Homes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.75
Sycamore Point Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.75
Fort JohnsonMaple Terrace Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Beau Terre1x1 Up1BR,1BA$1.17
Nottingham Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.27
MILLICENT CROSSING1/11BR,1BA$1.31
Melrose Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.17
Tanglewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Chaparral ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43

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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 $650 at Tanglewood Apartments.

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 $735 at Chaparral Apartments.

What is the most affordable Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Walden Apartment Homes and starts from $950.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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