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223 Essex St, Unit 1
223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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29 Gale StMalden, MA 02148
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199 Belmont StEverett, MA 02149
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18 Beltran StMalden, MA 02148
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85 High St, Unit 1
85 High StMalden, MA 02148
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14 Brogan Rd, Unit 2
14 Brogan RdMedford, MA 02155
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53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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12 Mount Vernon StSaugus, MA 01906
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53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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135 Ward StRevere, MA 02151
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16 James StMalden, MA 02148
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63 Fellsway W, Unit 12A
63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
135 Clifton St
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2 Park Ave, Unit 1
2 Park AveMalden, MA 02148
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21 Elm St, Unit A1
21 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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64 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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211 Kennedy DrMalden, MA 02148
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171 Washington St
171 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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17-19-19 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
743 Highland Ave
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180 Pleasant St
180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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347 Pleasant St
347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 206
17-19-19 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
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67 Washington St, Unit 102
67 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5
57 Linden AveMalden, MA 02148
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 211
17-19-19 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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22 Saint Mary St
22 Saint Mary StMalden, MA 02148
392 Ferry St
MaldenMA02148
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44 Glendale St, Unit B
44 Glendale StEverett, MA 02149
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53 Fellsway W, Unit 4
53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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17-19-19 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
52 Newhall St
MaldenMA02148
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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4
12 Russell StMalden, MA 02148
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45 Fells Ave
45 Fells AveMedford, MA 02155
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63 Fellsway W, Unit 19
63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-21
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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85 Maple St, Unit 5
85 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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45 Florence St
45 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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17-19-19 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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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 |
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| Cheap Melrose Studio Apartments | $2,364 | $1,600 | $7,523 |
| Cheap Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,445 | $975 | $6,406 |
| Cheap Melrose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,927 | $900 | $9,874 |
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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 - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,836 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $0.27 price per square foot 64 Paris St Model at 64 Paris St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 118 Vernal St Model at 118 Vernal St, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 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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| 64 Paris St, Unit 1 | 64 Paris St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 118 Vernal St, Unit 2 | 118 Vernal St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton | 197 Clifton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 41 Baker St, Unit 41 Baker Street | 41 Baker St | 4BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 9 Durso Ave, Unit 2 | 9 Durso Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 65 Almont St, Unit 65 Almont St | 65 Almont St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 21 Granville Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 21 Granville Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 45 Fells Ave | 45 Fells Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 14 Brogan Rd, Unit 2 | 14 Brogan Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 85 High St, Unit 1 | 85 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose is at Altitude Apartments listed at $1,836.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment is $2,095 at 119 West Wyoming.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is starting from $2,295 at 30 Pomeworth Street.
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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 $3,500.
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