Melrose Apartments
100 N Melrose Ave,
Natchitoches, LA 71457
$910 - $1,095
1-3 Beds
Tucked away in the quiet community of Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a historic facility that thoroughly embodies the spirit and personality of the region’s iconic culture. Originally established as a teachers’ college, NSU was the first institution in Louisiana to offer degrees in the fields of nursing and business education. The campus culture is steeped in unique legends and traditions, from the popular stories of a ghost roaming the Old Women’s Gym to the annual Lady of the Bracelet pageant.
Northwestern State’s campus sits about a mile south of Downtown Natchitoches, between Chaplin Lake and Sibley Lake. Overlooking Bayou Amulet, Front Street anchors a charming district lined with Louisiana’s famous Spanish-style architecture house a popular collective of restaurants, bars, art galleries, and specialty shops. The area between Downtown and the main campus is mostly residential, but a few local favorites like Magee’s Patio Café and Magnolia’s Diner are close enough for you to hop over for a bite between classes.
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Natchitoches, LA is $617 for one bedroom, $1,017 for two bedrooms, and $901 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Natchitoches has increased by 6.1% in the past year.
1 BR
697 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$617/month
Average Rent
2 BR
968 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,017/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,020 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$901/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Public
Grades PK-5
296 Students
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
Public
Grades 5-6
356 Students
Public
Grades 3-4
377 Students
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
Public
Grades PK-2
648 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
420 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
178 Students
Natchitoches Junior High School
Public
Grades 7-8
325 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
420 Students
Natchitoches Central High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,245 Students
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Public
Grades 10-12
275 Students
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2025. All rights reserved.
3,446
Communities
951,034
Units
873
Cities
716
Communities
197,263
Units
339
Cities
656
Communities
128,609
Units
254
Cities
617
Communities
167,141
Units
244
Cities
538
Communities
119,503
Units
216
Cities
498
Communities
115,438
Units
253
Cities
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.