Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melvin, IA from $500 (48 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stately Manor Apartments

1525-1535 Darling DrWorthington, MN 56187
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Damax Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Damax Apartments

602 E Warren StLuverne, MN 56156
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Tanglewood Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglewood Estates

1755-1757 4th AveWindom, MN 56101
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1851 26th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1851 26th St

1851 26th StSlayton, MN 56172
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109 E Luverne St
1 to 2 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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Ashley Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley Estates

314 1st StJackson, MN 56143
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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 2 Beds unit found at Eytcheson Estates Sherburn priced from $700. Deer Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melvin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$710
Windcrest Village Apartments & TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$730
Aspen Ridge Reserve1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Okabena Tower 40+1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$785
Eagle Creek ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$795
Willows EdgeApartment Style StudioStudio,1BA$795
Seneca Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Willows South CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melvin, IA and Nearby

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melvin area is the $0.75 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Eagle Ridge Townhomes in the starting from $1,015. The second greatest value Melvin apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Upper Level Model at Windom Landing starting at $975 with a $0.84 price per square foot . 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.
Eagle Ridge Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$0.75
Windom Landing2 Bedroom - Upper Level2BR,2BA$0.84
The Bluffs at Willow Run1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Joslyn Heights Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.12
Ridgeview Residence1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.11
Seneca Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Cypress Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
172 North St, Unit 172172 North St1BR,1BA$0.89

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Getting Around Melvin, IA

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $730.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melvin Apartment is $710 at Deer Creek Apartments.

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 $700 at Eytcheson Estates Sherburn.

What is the most affordable Melvin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melvin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eagle Ridge Townhomes and starts from $1,015.

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