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The Hive @ 3rd
$936 - $2,146

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Base Rent$936 - $2,146
Total Monthly Price$936 - $2,146
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hive @ 3rd

1925 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
Corporate Housing
  • Verified
  • Utilities Included
  • 3D Tour

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The Meadows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

200 High Meadows BlvdLafayette, LA 70507
Corporate Housing
  • Utilities Included
property at 914 Landry St
$675
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914 Landry St

Breaux BridgeLA70517

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Vermilion Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vermilion Lofts

436 E Vermilion StLafayette, LA 70501
Student Housing
  • Utilities Included
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438 Main Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

438 Main Street

438 Main StBaton Rouge, LA 70801
  • Utilities Included

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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 Studio unit found at Acadian Crossing / Utilities Included in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood priced from $750. Jaguar Plaza in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $769. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acadian Crossing / Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$750
Jaguar PlazaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$769
Landfair Complex2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$775
Silver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$825
BasswoodLarge 1x1 Main Level Classic1BR,1BA$825
French Colony1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$855
Sugar MillA11BR,1BA$895
Whispering Oaks Apartments2x2 (Plan E)2BR,2BA$899
Beau Maison Estates2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$900
The Hive @ 3rd1B: 1 Bed / 1 Bath 637 SqFt1BR,1BA$933

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melville, LA and Nearby

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melville area is the $0.55 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Beau Maison Estates in the in the Central Lafayette Parish neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Melville apartment is the Vermillion Model at Cottage Landing starting at $800 with a $0.51 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.
Beau Maison Estates2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.55
Cottage LandingVermillion3BR,3BA$0.51
Scotlandville HomesFour Bedroom Home4BR,2BA$0.98
Brooke Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Peaks of Opelousas - Senior Housing CommunityTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.79
The QuartersB3 Floor Plan (Dauphine)2BR,2BA$0.88
Landfair Complex2/12BR,1BA$0.92
Whispering Oaks Apartments2x2 (Plan D)2BR,2BA$1.06
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Jaguar PlazaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.10

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melville Apartment is $769 at Jaguar Plaza.

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 Beau Maison Estates and starts from $1,000.

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