
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA Under $2,000 (58 Rentals)


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51 Hancock St

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90 Pierce St, Unit 3

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23 Benner Ave, Unit #1

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15 Bowman St, Unit #1
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7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

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28 Cedar St, Unit A2-4

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

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82 Maple St, Unit 6

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43 Gale St, Unit 12

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5 Hancock St, Unit #1

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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45 Florence St, Unit 503
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171 Washington St, Unit 316

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141 Pierce St, Unit 31

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22 Saint Mary St, Unit 19

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14 Shawmut Ter, Unit 2

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320 Salem St, Unit 22

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45 Fells Ave, Unit 25

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464 Salem St, Unit 7

428 Salem St

43 Madison St

53 Fellsway W
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17-19 Washington St.

53 Fellsway W

53 Fellsway W

73 West St

68 Valley St

126-128 Vernal St

136 Cecilian Ave

103 Summer St

2 Granite St

195 Pleasant St
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Myrtle Street

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30 Howard St

101-109 Summer Street

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Melrose, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Studio Apartments | $2,321 | $1,700 | $4,065 |
| Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $1,050 | $5,200 |
| Melrose 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,843 | $3,975 | $6,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melrose Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Melrose with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Melrose is at Northgate Apartments listed at $1,860.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Melrose Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is $2,531.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Melrose Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 1,275 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge.
What is the average size for Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melrose is currently 3,380 sq ft.
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