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223 Essex St
223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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452 Main St, Unit 1
452 Main StMelrose, MA 02176
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452 Main St, Unit 1
452 Main StMelrose, MA 02176
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7 Cypress ParkMelrose, MA 02176
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61 Hubbard St
61 Hubbard StMalden, MA 02148
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75 Pinkert St, Unit 2
75 Pinkert StMedford, MA 02155
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85 High St, Unit 1
85 High StMalden, MA 02148
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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131 Pierce St, Unit 404
131 Pierce StMalden, MA 02148
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Altitude Apartments
211 Kennedy DrMalden, MA 02148
195 Pleasant St
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135 Ward StRevere, MA 02151
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16 James StMalden, MA 02148
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48 Washington St, Unit 112
48 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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105 Washington St, Unit 110
105 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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475 Highland Ave
475 Highland AveMalden, MA 02148
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475 Highland Ave
475 Highland AveMalden, MA 02148
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15 Washington St S
15 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
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21 Elm St, Unit A1
21 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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63 Fellsway W
63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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53 Fellsway W
53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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53 Fellsway W
53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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53 Fellsway W
53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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53 Fellsway W
53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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63 Fellsway W
63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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182 Central St
182 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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464 Salem St
464 Salem StMedford, MA 02155
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67 Washington St, Unit 102
67 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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85 Maple St, Unit 5
85 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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43 Gale St, Unit 12
43 Gale StMalden, MA 02148
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82 Maple St, Unit 6
82 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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17-19 Washington St.
17-19-19 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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63 Fellsway W
63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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17-19 Washington St.
17-19-19 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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180 Pleasant St
180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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17-19-19 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
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63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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349 Pleasant St
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap Melrose Studio Apartments | $2,093 | $1,648 | $3,655 |
| Cheap Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $675 | $5,889 |
| Cheap Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $1,150 | $7,423 |
| Cheap Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,434 | $850 | $7,917 |
| Cheap Melrose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,834 | $1,050 | $5,200 |
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Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA
As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $0.24 price per square foot 72 Myrtle St Model at 72 Myrtle St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 27 1st St Model at 27 1st St starting at $5,195 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 72 Myrtle St, Unit 1 | 72 Myrtle St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 27 1st St | 27 1st St | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.52 |
| 34 Russell St, Unit 2 | 34 Russell St | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 | 330 Swains Pond Ave | 5BR,2.5BA | $0.52 |
| 460 Highland Ave, Unit #1 | 460 Highland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.09 |
| 63 Whitman St, Unit 2T | 63 Whitman St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 1 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 254 Salem St, Unit 2 | 254 Salem St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.32 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 1 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose is at Altitude Apartments listed at $1,648.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is starting from $2,350 at Malden Gardens.
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The best deal on a cheap Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston and starts from $2,650.
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