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The Hive @ 3rd
$965 - $2,146
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$965 - $2,146
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4

The Hive @ 3rd

1925 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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The Meadows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

200 High Meadows BlvdLafayette, LA 70507
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Basswood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Basswood

2820 Louisiana AveLafayette, LA 70501
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Melville, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melville, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Landfair Complex in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $715. Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landfair Complex1/1 (Unit #23 only)1BR,1BA$715
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$810
Silver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$825
Capitol View ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Whispering Oaks Apartments2x2 (Plan E)2BR,2BA$899
BasswoodLarge 1x1 Main Level Reno1BR,1BA$935
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$950
Jaguar PlazaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$962
D'Iberville Townhomesdi-2b1.52BR,1BA$990
French Colony2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melville, LA and Nearby

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melville area is the $1.21 price per square foot B2 Model at Sugar Mill in the in the Iberville Parish neighborhood starting from $1,339. The second greatest value Melville apartment is the di-2b1.5 Model at D'Iberville Townhomes starting at $990 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Iberville Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sugar MillB22BR,2BA$1.21
D'Iberville Townhomesdi-2b1.52BR,1.5BA$0.93
French Colony2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.04
Zachary Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Whispering Oaks Apartments2x2 (Plan D)2BR,2BA$1.06
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
BasswoodLarge 1x1 Main Level Reno1BR,1BA$1.25
Peaks of Opelousas - Senior Housing CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Silver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Landfair Complex1/1 (Unit #23 only)1BR,1BA$1.10

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melville is at Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included listed at $810.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melville Apartment is $715 at Landfair Complex.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melville is starting from $775 at Landfair Complex.

What is the most affordable Melville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Zachary Parkside Apartments and starts from $1,599.

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