Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, OH from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Montrose Square
$600 - $1,547
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 27

Montrose Square

6531 Emmons DrFort Wayne, IN 46835
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Partridge Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Partridge Place

400 Partridge Place DrPaulding, OH 45879
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PineView Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PineView Apartments

780 Sheffield AveNapoleon, OH 43545
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Riverview Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Estates

1140 E Riverview AveNapoleon, OH 43545
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Wellington Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Place

1350 N Locust StOttawa, OH 45875
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Arlington Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Place

530 Degler StDefiance, OH 43512
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Black Hawk Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Black Hawk Apartments

3010 Simcoe DrFort Wayne, IN 46815
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2563 W Market St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2563 W Market St

2563 W Market StLima, OH 45805
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$1,299

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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10326 Old Leo Rd

Fort WayneIN46825

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Melrose, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melrose, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Town Square Senior Apartments - 62+ or HUD priced from $225. Pike Run Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $539. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Town Square Senior Apartments - 62+ or HUD1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$225
Pike Run Village30%2BR,1BA$539
Partridge Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$683
Mark Royal1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$738
Royal Jameson1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$738
Wood Creek ApartmentsThe Willow1BR,1BA$850
Wellington Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$850
Fountain Lake Apartment HomesVersailles1BR,1BA$872
43 Town Square2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$956
Elijah ParkwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, OH and Nearby

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $0.85 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Morada at Maysville in the in the North Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at The Annex of Lima starting at $519 with a $0.33 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.
Morada at Maysville2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
The Annex of Lima3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.33
43 Town Square3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Black Hawk ApartmentsMagnolia3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Northlake Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Partridge Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$0.71
Pike Run Village60%2BR,1BA$1.20
Wellington Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Fountain Lake Apartment HomesVersailles1BR,1BA$1.21
Town Square Senior Apartments - 62+ or HUD1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.45

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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 $225 at Town Square Senior Apartments - 62+ or HUD.

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 $539 at Pike Run Village.

What is the most affordable Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jefferson Manor Apartments and starts from $995.

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