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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 $695. Edgewood Manor in the Scotlandville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acadian Crossing/Utilities IncludedAcadian - StudioStudio,1BA$695
Edgewood Manor1x1Edgewood Manor1BR,$700
BasswoodLarge 1x1 Main Level Classic1BR,1BA$825
D'Iberville Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$899
Brooke Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$905
Jaguar PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$921
The Hive @ 3rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$938
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$950
438 Main Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$970
Sugar MillA11BR,1BA$978

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melville, LA and Nearby

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melville area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3BR50 Model at Scenic Gardens Estates in the in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,398. The second greatest value Melville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Brooke Pointe starting at $1,250 with a $0.99 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.
Scenic Gardens Estates3BR503BR,2BA$0.96
Brooke Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Waterhouse & Village StationVillage Station 2x2 Balcony2BR,2BA$1.26
Scotlandville HomesThree Bedroom Home3BR,2BA$0.95
Riverside At Oakbourne TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
D'Iberville Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.84
Downtown Living With A Capitol View!2.1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.05
Edgewood Manor3X1Edgewood Manor3BR,$0.95
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Basswood1x1 Main Level Renovated1BR,1BA$1.28

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Getting Around Melville, LA

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melville Apartment is $700 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 $850 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 $950.

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