Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA Under $2,000 (149 Rentals)

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452 Main St, Unit 4, Unit 4
$1,850
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$1,850
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452 Main St, Unit 4, Unit 4

452 Main StMelrose, MA 02176
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$1,900

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66 Lake Avenue

MelroseMA02176
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22 Saint Mary St
$1,950 - $2,000
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$1,950 - $2,000
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22 Saint Mary St

22 Saint Mary StMalden, MA 02148
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171 Washington St
$1,895 - $2,400
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$1,895 - $2,400
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171 Washington St

171 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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45 Fells Ave
$1,875 - $2,050
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$1,875 - $2,050
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45 Fells Ave

45 Fells AveMedford, MA 02155
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12 High St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,850
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12 High St, Unit 2, Unit 2

12 High StMalden, MA 02148
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180 Pleasant St
$1,800 - $2,050
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$1,800 - $2,050
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180 Pleasant St

180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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464 Salem St
$1,800 - $2,500
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$1,800 - $2,500
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464 Salem St

464 Salem StMedford, MA 02155
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge
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$1,977 - $3,230
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$1,968 - $3,221
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

11 Overlook Ridge DrRevere, MA 02151
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property at 15 Bolster St

$1,950

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15 Bolster St

EverettMA02149
property at 217 Cross St

$1,950

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217 Cross St

MaldenMA02148

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose

How much are Studio apartments in Melrose?

There are currently 140 Studio Apartments in Melrose with rent ranges from $1,700 to $3,655 with an average price of $2,136.

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 $1,000 to $7,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,504.

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 $8,574. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,199.

How expensive are Melrose Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 70 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Melrose on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $8,530 - averaging $3,401 for the location.

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