Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MN from $400 (32 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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Avon Estates
$1,034
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$1,030
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$1,034
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Avon Estates

451 Winden WayAvon, MN 56310
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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 539 Pacific Ave SW

$650 - $3,800

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$650

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1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

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539 Pacific Ave SW

WillmarMN56201
property at 1005 S 6th St

$725

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$725

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$725

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1005 S 6th St

BrainerdMN56401
property at 311 5th St S

$848

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$848

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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311 5th St S

Grove CityMN56243
property at 512 Maple Ln

$848

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$848

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Maple Ln

Grove CityMN56243
property at 54 Birch Ave S

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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54 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358
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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 910 E 2nd St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 E 2nd St

LitchfieldMN55355
property at 605 F St NE

$1,035

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$1,035

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$1,035

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 29

605 F St NE

BrainerdMN56401

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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 Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments priced from $747. Westfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$747
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Suncrest Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$920
Kensington1 Bed/ 1 Bath Apt1BR,1BA$1,025
Riverview Lofts1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Savanna ApartmentsD2BR,1BA$1,100
Cypress CourtS4Studio,1BA$1,155
Wobegon CrossingsCedar1BR,1BA$1,218
Mainstreeter Apartment Homes1B1B B1BR,1BA$1,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MN and Nearby

As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section Model at Bel Clare Estates in the starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 3 Bed/ 2 Bath C Model at The Lodge at Pine Lakes starting at $1,795 with a $1.29 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.
Bel Clare Estates3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section3BR,2BA$0.86
The Lodge at Pine Lakes3 Bed/ 2 Bath C3BR,2BA$1.29
Westwood Parkway EstatesCumberland2BR,2BA$1.37
Savanna ApartmentsD2BR,1BA$1.12
Victory Court Apartments555 Bldg - Plan G2BR,2BA$1.42
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Suncrest Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Kensington1 Bed/ 1 Bath Apt1BR,1BA$1.46
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 Cypress Court listed at $1,155.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment is $747 at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ 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 $872 at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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