Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MN from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Rosemill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemill Apartments

407 5th St NMelrose, MN 56352
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Meadowlark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

200 Country Club RdMelrose, MN 56352
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Driftwood Apartments
$750 - $920
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Driftwood Apartments

820-850 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Parkview Apartments
$940 - $1,090
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$940 - $1,090

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Parkview Apartments

535 6th StAvon, MN 56310
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property at 812 6th Ave S

$385

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$385

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10 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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812 6th Ave S

St. CloudMN55301
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Osakis Community Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Osakis Community Manor

480 W Main StOsakis, MN 56360
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property at 512 Maple Ln

$848

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$848

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$848

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Maple Ln

Grove CityMN56243
property at 313 5th St S

$848

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$848

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$848

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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313 5th St S

Grove CityMN56243
property at 519 14th St S

$895

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$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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519 14th St S

St. CloudMN56301
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Pioneer Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Pointe

319 11th Ave SCold Spring, MN 56320
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property at 216 5th St SW

$950

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$950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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216 5th St SW

Little FallsMN56345
property at 1035 Division St E

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1035 Division St E

St. CloudMN56304
property at 135 North St W

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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135 North St W

Eagle BendMN56446
property at 154 3rd Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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154 3rd Ave

SpicerMN56288

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property at 911 2nd Ave NE

$1,135

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$1,135

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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911 2nd Ave NE

StaplesMN56479
property at 604 White St SW

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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604 White St SW

WatertownMN55388

Melrose, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melrose, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Westfield Apartments priced from $765. Driftwood Apartments in the West Saint Cloud neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Driftwood Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$810
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$920
Granite Manor/RunestoneStudio, 1 full, 611 sqft, 4727 Arbor Xing SEStudio,1BA$995
Cypress CourtS4Studio,1BA$1,045
Riverview Lofts1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Riverside Flats of MelroseOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Victory Court Apartments555 Bldg - Plan G2BR,2BA$1,350
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesWillow3BR,1BA$1,575
Wobegon CrossingsWillow2BR,2BA$1,614

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MN and Nearby

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $1.34 price per square foot Willow 2 BD - 2.5 BA (R) Model at Rivers Bend Cottage Homes in the starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section Model at Bel Clare Estates starting at $1,349 with a $0.93 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.
Rivers Bend Cottage HomesWillow 2 BD - 2.5 BA (R)2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Bel Clare Estates3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section3BR,2BA$0.93
Avon Estates3B 2B B3BR,2BA$1.47
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesWillow3BR,1BA$1.45
Wobegon CrossingsWillow2BR,2BA$1.59
Victory Court Apartments555 Bldg - Plan G2BR,2BA$1.42
Riverview Lofts2bedroom 2 bath furnished2BR,2BA$1.48
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Driftwood Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.19
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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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 Granite Manor/Runestone listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment is $765 at Westfield 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 $920 at Westwood Village.

What is the most affordable Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westwood Village and starts from $1,060.

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