1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melvin, IL (21 Rentals)

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Melvin, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Melvin and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melvin, IL is found at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac and is 850 square feet priced from $795. Town & Country Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 750 square feet and currently listed start at $905. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melvin:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe850 Sq Ft$795
Town & Country ApartmentsKensington750 Sq Ft$905
The Quarters1x1665 Sq Ft$1,050
ONYXThe Ave650 Sq FtCall for Rates
Twin Oaks2423 W. Bradley Ave550 Sq Ft$800

Cheapest Available Melvin and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melvin, IL is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model starting from $750 at Windcrest Apartments in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood. The second most affordable Melvin 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Deluxe Model at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac starting at $795 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melvin is currently $1,030. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melvin:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Windcrest Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$750
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe$795
Twin Oaks2423 W. Bradley Ave$800
Town & Country ApartmentsFairfield$897
The Quarters1x1$1,050

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Getting Around Melvin, IL

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melvin Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Melvin Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melvin is $1,030.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Melvin Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melvin is a 850 square feet unit starting from $795 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.

What is the average size for Melvin 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melvin is currently 725 sq ft.

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