Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melvin, IA from $300 (37 Rentals)

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Willow Creek Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Creek Place

620 14th Ave NELe Mars, IA 51031
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Stately Manor Apartments
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Stately Manor Apartments

1525-1535 Darling DrWorthington, MN 56187
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Damax Apartments
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Damax Apartments

602 E Warren StLuverne, MN 56156
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Tanglewood Estates
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Tanglewood Estates

1755-1757 4th AveWindom, MN 56101
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Westside Apartments
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Westside Apartments

1851 26th StSlayton, MN 56172
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Buffalo Ridge Apartments
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Buffalo Ridge Apartments

2107 Nobles StWorthington, MN 56187
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109 E Luverne St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

109 E Luverne St

109 E Luverne StLuverne, MN 56156
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

401 S Oak StEllsworth, MN 56129
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Le Mars Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Le Mars Estates

650 4th Ave NELe Mars, IA 51031
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property at 105 S Lindberg Ave

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 15, 2026

105 S Lindberg Ave

DunnellMN56127
property at 2009 Great Bend Blvd

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

2009 Great Bend Blvd

WindomMN56101

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property at 820 N Cedar St

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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820 N Cedar St

LuverneMN56156
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Melvin, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melvin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melvin, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dodecagon Plaza priced from $450. Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $652. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melvin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dodecagon Plaza1 BR1BR,1BA$450
Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$652
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$655
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701
Park View Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Briarwood Reserve Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$745
Milwaukee Manor Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Aspen Ridge ReserveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$775
Seneca Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melvin, IA and Nearby

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melvin area is the $0.68 price per square foot 4 Bedroom - Upper Level Model at Windom Landing in the starting from $975. The second greatest value Melvin apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Sundance Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Southeast Sioux Falls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melvin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windom Landing4 Bedroom - Upper Level4BR,2BA$0.68
Sundance Ridge Townhomes3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$1.15
Valley Vue Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.19
Deer Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment3BR,1BA$1.12
Lakeside ApartmentsD - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Joslyn Heights Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.12
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Briarwood Reserve Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.23
172 North St, Unit 168172 North St1BR,1BA$0.98
Dodecagon Plaza1 BR1BR,1BA$0.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melvin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melvin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melvin is at Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes listed at $765.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melvin Apartment is $450 at Dodecagon Plaza.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melvin is starting from $650 at Dodecagon Plaza.

What is the most affordable Melvin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melvin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarwood Reserve Apartments and starts from $1,095.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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