
Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA Under $2,000 (75 Rentals)


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223 Essex St, Unit 1

232 Tremont St

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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

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Rumney Flats

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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45 Florence St

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

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180 Pleasant St
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45 Fells Ave

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22 Saint Mary St

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

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347 Pleasant St

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171 Washington St

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

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2 Park Ave, Unit 1

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12 Mount Vernon St, Unit BASEMENT

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85 High St, Unit 1

19 Spring St

57 Linden Ave

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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-1

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-26

632 Main St
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12 Gould St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-21

63 Fellsway W, Unit 19

52 Newhall St

44 Glendale St, Unit B

392 Ferry St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 211

3 Kent Terrace

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116
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53 Fellsway W, Unit 4

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

63 Fellsway W, Unit 6

63 Fellsway W, Unit 3

53 Fellsway W, Unit 21

17-19 Washington St., Unit 206

8 Rockwell Terrace

17-19 Washington St., Unit 306
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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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| Melrose Studio Apartments Under $2000 | $2,272 | $1,600 | $3,370 |
| Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,671 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,342 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,463 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,905 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose
How much are Studio apartments in Melrose?
There are currently 143 Studio Apartments in Melrose with rent ranges from $1,600 to $3,370 with an average price of $2,272.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Melrose Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Melrose ranges from $900 to $14,688 with an average monthly rent of $2,671.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Melrose range from $2,000 to $19,228. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,342.
How expensive are Melrose Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 73 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Melrose on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $975 to $11,284 - averaging $3,463 for the location.
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