1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melville, LA (33 Rentals)

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7801 Scenic HwyBaton Rouge, LA 70807
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Largest Available Melville and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melville, LA is found at Kress Condominiums in the Istrouma neighborhood and is 1,160 square feet priced from $1,800. Zachary Parkside Apartments in the Baker-Zachary neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 996 square feet and currently listed start at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melville:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Kress CondominiumsUnit 3101,160 Sq Ft$1,800
Zachary Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom Penthouse996 Sq Ft$1,200
The Commerce Building1.1928 Sq Ft$1,560
Riverside At Oakbourne TownhomesOne Bedroom900 Sq Ft$999
525 LafayetteOne Bedroom with den 891 SF891 Sq FtCall for Rates
Waterhouse & Village StationWaterhouse A - 1x1870 Sq Ft$1,080
Arbours at LafayetteOne Bedroom One Bathroom862 Sq FtCall for Rates
Audubon Park Apartment HomesA1809 Sq Ft$1,503
Maritime OneOne Bed803 Sq Ft$950
Edgewood Manor1x1Edgewood Manor771 Sq Ft$700

Cheapest Available Melville and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 05, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melville, LA is the 1x1Edgewood Manor Model starting from $700 at Edgewood Manor in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood. The second most affordable Melville 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Main Level Classic Model at Basswood starting at $750 in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melville is currently $1,356. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melville:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Edgewood Manor1x1Edgewood Manor$700
Basswood1x1 Main Level Classic$750
Maritime OneOne Bed$950
Jaguar PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom$969
438 Main Street1 Bed 1 Bath$970
Sugar MillA1$1,000
Waterhouse & Village StationWaterhouse A - 1x1$1,080
The Lofts at the MunicipalA8$1,095
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - One Bedroom Unit$1,105
Riverside At Oakbourne TownhomesOne Bedroom$1,120

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melville Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Melville with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Melville is at Edgewood Manor listed at $700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Melville Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melville is $1,356.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Melville Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melville is a 1,160 square feet unit starting from $1,800 at Kress Condominiums.

What is the average size for Melville 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melville is currently 760 sq ft.

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