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205 E 4th St

305 W Wenberg St

1109 Pelican Dr

1107 Pelican Dr
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308 Pelican Dr

2011 Great Bend Blvd

301 S Prairie St

1514 Cedar St

504 8th Ave

935 N Rerick Ave
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405 Vine St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Melvin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Melvin 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,241 | $925 | $2,200 |
Melvin 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,713 | $850 | $4,000 |
Melvin 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,565 | $1,200 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Melvin Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Melvin, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Briarwood Apartments in the Mystic Meadows neighborhood priced from $399. Eytcheson Estates Sherburn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melvin apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Briarwood Apartments | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $399 |
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Aspen Ridge Reserve | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $715 |
Park View Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Deer Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melvin, IA and Nearby
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melvin area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Sundance Ridge Townhomes in the in the Southeast Sioux Falls neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Melvin apartment is the 4 Bedroom - Lower Level Model at Windom Landing starting at $975 with a $0.71 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Melvin apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sundance Ridge Townhomes | 3 Beds, 2.5 baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
Windom Landing | 4 Bedroom - Lower Level | 4BR,2BA | $0.71 |
Lakeside Apartments | F - 3 Bed Lakeview | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Briarwood Apartments | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $0.40 |
Valley Vue Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Joslyn Heights Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Ridgeview Residence | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Seneca Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Deer Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melvin
What type of rentals are currently available in Melvin?
There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Melvin, IA with pricing that ranges from $399 to $3,615. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melvin ranging from $850 to $4,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melvin?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melvin ranges from $850 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,839.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melvin?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melvin range from $1,215 to $3,615, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.
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