Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MN from $400 (24 Rentals)

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Rosemill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemill Apartments

407 5th St NMelrose, MN 56352
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Osakis Community Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Osakis Community Manor

480 W Main StOsakis, MN 56360
Senior Living
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Pioneer Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Pointe

319 11th Ave SCold Spring, MN 56320
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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 Meadowlawn Village priced from $695. Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowlawn Village1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Driftwood Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$780
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$880
Clover Hill Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MN and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $1.33 price per square foot B5 Model at Cypress Court Apartments in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 2 Bed Patio Home Model at Meadowlawn Village starting at $1,295 with a $1.25 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.
Cypress Court ApartmentsB52BR,2BA$1.33
Meadowlawn Village2 Bed Patio Home2BR,1BA$1.25
Savanna ApartmentsE2BR,2BA$1.17
Victory Court Apartments551 Bldg - Plan F2BR,1BA$1.34
Bel Clare Estates2 Bed 1 Bath Single Section2BR,1BA$1.35
Clover Hill Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.00
Suncrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Driftwood Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment is $718 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 $838 at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Written by: Marie Brown

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