
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melstone, MT from $400 (63 Rentals)
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The Place at Rimrock

The Place at Lake Elmo

1141 28th St

Rockvue Lofts

Colton Heights Apartments

838 Avenue B

Highlands Apartments

Inter Pointe

1526 Lake Elmo Dr
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Grand Slam Patio Home Apartments

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Olympic Village Apartments

Rock Creek

Harvest Granger Apartments

Archway Apartments

Rimrock West Apartments

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Frontier Apartments

Farmstead Apartments
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Avenue C Apartments

Rocky Meadows Apartments

Inter Urban

Brookshire Village Apartments

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Hunter's Pointe

Lordwith Apartments

Inter Urban 2.0

Shiloh Commons

King West One Apartments

The Expo Apartments
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Rosepark Plaza Apartments

307 S 28th St

4 Lewis Ave

Ridgeview Apartments

Midway Apartments

Pinehurst Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

810 Crist Dr

Central Court Village

3 7th St. West
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1410 Lake Elmo Dr

1433 Wyoming Ave

4139 Arden Ave

10 Miners Pl

1937 Clubhouse Way

Stoneridge Apartments

Samuel Court

813 Dreamers Loop

Jasmine Circle Apartments

Bench Apartments
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Melstone, MT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melstone?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melstone Studio Apartments | $1,643 | $1,050 | $3,424 |
| Melstone 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $495 | $5,621 |
| Melstone 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $950 | $3,663 |
| Melstone 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,195 | $3,524 |
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Cheapest Available Melstone Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Melstone, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at The Place at North 24th in the North Side Billings neighborhood priced from $595. The Place at Lake Elmo in the East Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melstone apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Place at North 24th | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| The Place at Lake Elmo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 1141 28th St | 1 Beds | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Place at Rimrock | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Rockvue Lofts | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| 838 Avenue B | 1 BD 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Highlands Apartments | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Central Court Village | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,108 |
| Colton Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Grand Slam Patio Home Apartments | Single level 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melstone, MT and Nearby
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melstone area is the $1.26 price per square foot Elk Horn Model at Farmstead Townhomes in the in the West Central Billings neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Melstone apartment is the 2 Bed/1.75 Bath Model at Brookshire Village Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the West Central Billings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melstone apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmstead Townhomes | Elk Horn | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
| Brookshire Village Apartments | 2 Bed/1.75 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Rocky Meadows Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Rimrock West Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| Olympic Village Apartments | B2R | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Highlands Apartments | 2 Bed | 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Harvest Granger Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Rockvue Lofts | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 1141 28th St | 2 Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Place at Rimrock | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melstone Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melstone?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melstone is at Farmstead Apartments listed at $1,450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melstone Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melstone Apartment is $595 at The Place at North 24th.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melstone Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melstone is starting from $865 at Rockvue Lofts.
What is the most affordable Melstone Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Melstone Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Place at Rimrock and starts from $1,195.
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