
Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA Under $2,000 (89 Rentals)


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223 Essex St

135-137 Lynde St

340 Main St

37 Crystal St

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Rumney Flats

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87 Madison St, Unit 2R

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22 Saint Mary St

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

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7 Hancock St, Unit #5
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45 Florence St

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171 Washington St

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

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347 Pleasant St

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

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456 Salem St
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12 Mount Vernon St, Unit BASEMENT

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49 Walnut St, Unit 49 Walnut Street

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85 High St, Unit 1

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75 Pinkert St, Unit 2

19 Spring St

21 Spring St

20-22 Bryant St

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-21
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349 Pleasant St, Unit C-26

43 Gledhill Ave

17-19 Washington St., Unit 309

17 Clifton St

7 Greenwood St

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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-7

53 Fellsway W, Unit 2

87R Madison St

12 Gould St
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3 Kent Terrace

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

63 Fellsway W, Unit 6

63 Fellsway W, Unit 10

63 Fellsway W, Unit 3

63 Fellsway W, Unit 9

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

257 Washington Ave, Unit 1

18 Fairview Ave

63 Fellsway W, Unit 19
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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 | $2,307 | $1,200 | $3,600 |
| Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,600 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,245 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,486 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $5,174 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose
How much are Studio apartments in Melrose?
There are currently 146 Studio Apartments in Melrose with rent ranges from $1,200 to $3,600 with an average price of $2,307.
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 $10,772 with an average monthly rent of $2,600.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Melrose range from $1,900 to $12,150. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,245.
How expensive are Melrose Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 72 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Melrose on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $12,108 - averaging $3,486 for the location.
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