Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA from $1,000 (79 Rentals)

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283 Vinton St, Unit A
$1,895
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$1,895
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$1,895
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283 Vinton St, Unit A

283 Vinton StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 99 Essex St

99 Essex St

MelroseMA02176
property at 513-517-517 Franklin St

513-517-517 Franklin St

MelroseMA02176
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40 Hurd St
$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
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40 Hurd St

40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
$1,050
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$1,050
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$1,050
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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property at 121 Hancock St

121 Hancock St

EverettMA02149
property at 105 Summer St

105 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 195 Pleasant St

195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
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51 Porter St, Unit 3
$1,700
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$1,700
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$1,700
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51 Porter St, Unit 3

51 Porter StMalden, MA 02148
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349A Pleasant St, Unit #A1-18
$1,750
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$1,750
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$1,750
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349A Pleasant St, Unit #A1-18

349A Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
property at 107 Summer St

107 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 25 Oakland Ave

25 Oakland Ave

EverettMA02149
property at 34 Chestnut St

34 Chestnut St

WakefieldMA01880

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property at 445 Highland Ave

445 Highland Ave

MaldenMA02148
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99 Hancock St, Unit #1
$1,900
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$1,900
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$1,900
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99 Hancock St, Unit #1

99 Hancock StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 491 Central St

491 Central St

SaugusMA01906

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19 Washington St S, Unit 304
$1,950
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$1,950
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19 Washington St S, Unit 304

19 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
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51 Granville Ave, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

51 Granville Ave, Unit 3

51 Granville AveMalden, MA 02148
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property at 53 Lantern Rd

53 Lantern Rd

RevereMA02151
property at 37 Almont St

37 Almont St

MedfordMA02155
property at 455 Main St

455 Main St

StonehamMA02180

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Melrose, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melrose, MA is a Studio unit found at 119 West Wyoming in the Greenwood neighborhood priced from $1,695. Malom Trust Apartments in the Ferryway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
119 West Wyoming0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
Malom Trust ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,800
Northgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $0.24 price per square foot 17 Upham St Model at 17 Upham St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 27 Ridge Hill Ave Model at 27 Ridge Hill Ave, Unit 27 starting at $3,800 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 Upham St, Unit 117 Upham St2BR,1BA$0.24
27 Ridge Hill Ave, Unit 2727 Ridge Hill Ave3BR,2BA$0.38
349A Pleasant St, Unit #A1-18349A Pleasant StStudio ,1BA$0.18
19 Washington St S, Unit 30419 Washington St S1BR,1BA$0.20
74 Washington St, Unit 72-874 Washington St3BR,1.5BA$0.28
73 Washington St, Unit 873 Washington St2BR,1.5BA$0.28
60 Pinkert St, Unit 6060 Pinkert St4BR,1BA$0.33
124 Grant, Unit 3124 Grant1BR,1BA$0.24
5 Howard St, Unit 15 Howard St1BR,1BA$0.22
111 Oxford St111 Oxford St3BR,2.5BA$1.70

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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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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 119 West Wyoming listed at $1,695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment is $1,825 at Carlyle House Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melrose Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is starting from $2,400 at Warden Place.

What is the most affordable Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Altitude Apartments and starts from $3,425.

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