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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
French Colony1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$835
D'Iberville Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melville, LA and Nearby

As of June 08, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Melville

What type of rentals are currently available in Melville?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Melville, LA with pricing that ranges from $540 to $7,003. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melville ranging from $525 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melville ranges from $525 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,469.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melville range from $757 to $7,003, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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