Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melville, LA from $500 (41 Rentals)

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D'Iberville Townhomes
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$990 - $1,170
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$975 - $1,155
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$990 - $1,170
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

D'Iberville Townhomes

7540 Chad StAddis, LA 70710
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The Hive @ 3rd
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$1,037 - $2,383
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$1,022 - $2,368
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$15

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$1,037 - $2,383
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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104 Dax Rd

Church PointLA70525

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Cheapest Available Melville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melville, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Edgewood Manor in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood priced from $600. Whispering Oaks Apartments in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgewood Manor1x1Edgewood Manor1BR,1BA$600
Whispering Oaks Apartments1x1 (Plan C - Loft)1BR,1BA$795
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$810
BasswoodLarge 1x1 Main Level Classic1BR,1BA$825
Downtown Living With A Capitol View!EfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Vermilion LoftsStudio BStudio,1BA$880
Sugar MillA21BR,1BA$904
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$950
Jaguar PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$969
438 Main Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melville, LA and Nearby

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melville area is the $1.25 price per square foot Townhome Model at Cottages Downtown in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Melville apartment is the Waterhouse C - 2x2 Model at Waterhouse & Village Station starting at $1,590 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Central Lafayette 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.
Cottages DowntownTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Waterhouse & Village StationWaterhouse C - 2x22BR,2BA$1.38
Edgewood Manor3X1Edgewood Manor3BR,1BA$0.85
French Colony2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Zachary Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
D'Iberville Townhomesdi-3b23BR,2BA$1.29
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
The Genesis LafayetteNOVA1BR,1BA$1.38
Basswood1x1 Main Level Renovated1BR,1BA$1.28
Whispering Oaks Apartments1x1 (Plan C - Loft)1BR,1BA$1.22

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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 $600 at Edgewood Manor.

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 $750 at Edgewood Manor.

What is the most affordable Melville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Edgewood Manor and starts from $850.

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