
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melvin, KY from $600 (56 Rentals)
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Twin Oaks Apartments

The Place at Slate Creek

Legacy Kingsport

Stoneview Homes

Century Square Apartments

Bloomingdale Terrace

Providence Place

Oakbrook
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Holston View

Top Notch Townhomes & Storage

Landings on Silverlake

Allandale Falls

Willow Run

Townhomes & Flats at MSU

The Villas at River Bend

Bridgewater Retreat

Pickens Bridge Village

Cross Creek
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Shelby Heights

Stafford Street Village

The Villas at Lavinder Lane

The Villas at Island Road

Country Shores Apartments

Promise Landing Apartments

Bristol Square

Retreat at Meadowview

Beason Well Apartments

Kingsport Crossing
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Brandy Mill

Deer Run Apartments

Universal at Gray Station

Bradley Hills Apartments

Town Park Lofts

The Bungalow

Eagle Valley

941 Chadwick Dr

Meadowlark Apartments

Rustic Way Apartments
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Emerald Gardens

2491 Wardell Rd

131 Lancelot Ct

Moreland Drive Apartments

Stonybrook Apartments

1300-1330 Windsor Ave

837 Kentucky Ave SW

952 Beverly Dr

179 Gilmer St

171 Gilmer St
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Melvin, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melvin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Studio Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Melvin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $600 | $2,100 |
| Melvin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $640 | $3,400 |
| Melvin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $950 | $2,326 |
| Melvin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,799 | $2,099 |
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Cheapest Available Melvin Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Melvin, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Fort Gay Apartments priced from $600. The Place at Slate Creek 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 Melvin apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Gay Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Place at Slate Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Century Square Apartments | Century 1B 1B Large | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Stoneview Homes | 1 Bed 720 SF | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Emerald Gardens | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Legacy Kingsport | 1 Bedroom Fully Renovated Units - 575 SF | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Top Notch Townhomes & Storage | Top Notch Rentals | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Providence Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| Oakbrook | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| Landings on Silverlake | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melvin, KY and Nearby
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melvin area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 60 Model at Beason Well Apartments in the in the Town Of Kingsport neighborhood starting from $1,123. The second greatest value Melvin apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Oakbrook starting at $900 with a $0.90 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beason Well Apartments | 3 Bedroom 60 | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Oakbrook | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Moreland Drive Apartments | Moreland 2B 1B | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Emerald Gardens | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.84 |
| Top Notch Townhomes & Storage | Top Notch Rentals | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Providence Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Allandale Falls | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Stoneview Homes | 1 Bed 720 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Fort Gay Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| The Place at Slate Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melvin Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melvin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melvin Apartment is $600 at Fort Gay 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 $640 at Fort Gay Apartments.
What is the most affordable Melvin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Melvin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emerald Gardens and starts from $880.
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