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223 Essex St, Unit 4
223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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147 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 2R
147 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
241 Tremont St
MelroseMA02176
929 Main St
MelroseMA02176
10 Chestnut St
MelroseMA02176
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$2,000
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10 Chestnut St, Unit 3
10 Chestnut StMelrose, MA 02176
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232 Tremont St
232 Tremont StMelrose, MA 02176
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119 West Wyoming
119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
13 Harnden Rd
MaldenMA02148
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$1,100
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75 Pinkert St, Unit 2
75 Pinkert StMedford, MA 02155
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11 Upham St
MaldenMA02148
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$1,200
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11 Upham St, Unit 3
11 Upham StMalden, MA 02148
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53 Fellsway W
53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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$1,600
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340 Highland Ave, Unit 2
340 Highland AveMalden, MA 02148
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$1,700
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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5
57 Linden AveMalden, MA 02148
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17-19-19 Washington St S, Unit 409
17-19-19 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
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Carlyle House Apartments
135 Ward StRevere, MA 02151
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Parkwood Apartments
16 James StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,750 - $1,900
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64 Maple St
64 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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22 Saint Mary St
22 Saint Mary StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,750
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21 Elm St, Unit A1
21 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,750 - $2,850
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Malom Trust Apartments
200 MountainMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,750
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2 Park Ave, Unit 1
2 Park AveMalden, MA 02148
84 Sprague St
MaldenMA02148
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-18
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
43 Gledhill Ave
EverettMA02149
43 Fairmont St
MaldenMA02148
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349 Pleasant St
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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180 Pleasant St
180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,825
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67 Washington St, Unit 102
67 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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52 Newhall St, Unit 1
52 Newhall StMalden, MA 02148
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1538 Eastern Ave, Unit 4
1538 Eastern AveMalden, MA 02148
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53 Fellsway W, Unit 11
53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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63 Fellsway W, Unit 19
63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
18 Fairview Ave
MaldenMA02148
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$1,900
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520 Medford St, Unit 2
520 Medford StMalden, MA 02148
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63 Fellsway W, Unit 12A
63 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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$1,900
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302 Spring Street Ext
302 Spring Street ExtMedford, MA 02155
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$1,900
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85 Maple St, Unit 5
85 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,900 - $3,500
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APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston
83-85 Central AveEverett, MA 02149
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53 Fellsway W
53 Fellsway WMedford, MA 02155
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$2,005 - $3,413
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge
11 Overlook Ridge DrRevere, MA 02151
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$1,950
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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4
12 Russell StMalden, MA 02148
101 Vine St
SaugusMA01906
311 Elm St
EverettMA02149
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$1,975 - $2,990
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Rumney Flats
83 Ward StRevere, MA 02151
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$1,980
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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4
396 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
44 Spring St
MaldenMA02148
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$2,000
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43 Mc Cormack St, Unit 1
43 Mc Cormack 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Melrose Studio Apartments | $2,285 | $1,593 | $3,470 |
| Cheap Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,479 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Melrose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,929 | $2,800 | $8,116 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $0.11 price per square foot 75 Pinkert St Model at 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 302 Spring Street Ext Model at 302 Spring Street Ext in the Ferryway neighborhood starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR, 2BA | $0.11 |
| 302 Spring Street Ext | 302 Spring Street Ext | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 126 2nd St, Unit 1 | 126 2nd St | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.50 |
| 40 Cedar St | 40 Cedar St | 4BR, 2BA | $2.15 |
| Pomeworth Corner | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.93 |
| 9 Durso Ave, Unit 2 | 9 Durso Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| 9 Kenilworth St, Unit 3 Beds 1 Bath Apartment | 9 Kenilworth St | 3BR, 1BA | $2.14 |
| 12 Avon St, Unit Apt #2 | 12 Avon St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.29 |
| 32 Pond St, Unit 2 | 32 Pond St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.40 |
| 218 Elm St, Unit 218 Elm St Apt 2 | 218 Elm St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.10 |
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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 The Chase at Overlook Ridge listed at $2,005.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment is $1,750 at 2 Granite.
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 $2,300 at APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston.
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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 $2,000.
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