Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (33 Rentals)

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10 Chestnut St, Unit 3
$2,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

10 Chestnut St, Unit 3

10 Chestnut StMelrose, MA 02176
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40 Hurd St
$2,100
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$2,100

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40 Hurd St

40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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Towne Estates
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$2,120 - $2,595
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$2,120 - $2,595

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Towne Estates

209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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Windsor Radio Factory
$2,120 - $7,588
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$2,120 - $7,588

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windsor Radio Factory

1000 Stone PlMelrose, MA 02176
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119 West Wyoming
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
property at 195 Pleasant St

195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 107 Summer St

107 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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170 Maple St

MaldenMA02148

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103 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
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101-109 Summer Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101-109 Summer Street

101-109 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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Pleasant
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant

349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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Fells, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fells area is the $0.24 price per square foot 19 Washington St S Model at 19 Washington St S, Unit 402 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Fells apartment is the 51 Mount Vernon St Model at 51 Mount Vernon St, Unit B starting at $1,600 with a $0.16 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fells apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Washington St S, Unit 40219 Washington St S2BR,1BA$0.24
51 Mount Vernon St, Unit B51 Mount Vernon StStudio ,1BA$0.16
40 Cedar St, Unit 240 Cedar St4BR,2BA$2.15
29 Lynde St, Unit 2929 Lynde St2BR,1BA$1.93
34 Page St, Unit 134 Page St4BR,1.5BA$2.31
803 Main St, Unit # 1803 Main St2BR,1.5BA$2.20
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10
90 Pierce St, Unit 190 Pierce St2BR,1BA$2.42
47 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 747 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.46
40 Hurd St40 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.80

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Fells, Melrose, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fells Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fells?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fells is at Windsor Radio Factory listed at $2,120.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fells Apartment is $2,120 at Towne Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fells Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fells is starting from $2,495 at Towne Estates.

What is the most affordable Fells Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fells Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Washingtons and starts from $3,600.

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