Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA from $1,600 (34 Rentals)

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232 Tremont St
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232 Tremont St

232 Tremont StMelrose, MA 02176
property at 135 Clifton St

$1,700 - $3,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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Available Aug 1

135 Clifton St

MaldenMA02148

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347 Pleasant St
$1,800
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$1,800 - $2,100

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$1,800 - $2,100
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347 Pleasant St

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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180 Pleasant St
$1,875
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$1,875 - $2,050

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$1,875 - $2,050
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

180 Pleasant St

180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 12 Gould St

$1,900

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$1,900

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12 Gould St

StonehamMA02180

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Rumney Flats
$1,975 - $2,200
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$1,975 - $3,045

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Studio Apartments Available Sep 10

Rumney Flats

83 Ward StRevere, MA 02151
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39-41 Richardson Ave
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39-41 Richardson Ave

39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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Broadway Apartments
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Broadway Apartments

246 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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Andover House
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Andover House

21 Wyeth StMalden, MA 02148
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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 $1,688.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment is $1,688 at Altitude 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 $1,688 at Altitude Apartments.

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 $1,688.

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