
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $900 (129 Rentals)
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191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 4

191 W Wyoming Ave

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147 W Wyoming Ave

191 W Wyoming Ave

191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 11

189 W Wyoming Ave

189 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 25

135-137 Lynde St

340 Main St
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40 Hurd St

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Towne Estates

189 W Wyoming Ave

119 West Wyoming

28 Spring St, Unit 1

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51 Porter St, Unit 3

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-24

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-14
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 112

349 Pleasant St

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

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347 Pleasant St

17-19 Washington St. 103, Unit 103

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-8

17-19 Washington St., Unit 103

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-8

70 Washington St

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 406

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26

17-19 Washington St., Unit 515

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St. 406, Unit 406

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

349 Pleasant St
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171 Washington St

17-19 Washington St. 116, Unit 116

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

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45 Florence St

96 Maple St, Unit 3

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-7

349 Pleasant St

17-19 Washington St. 309, Unit 309
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Fells, Melrose, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fells?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fells Studio Apartments | $2,336 | $1,750 | $2,888 |
| Fells 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Fells 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $2,250 | $9,451 |
| Fells 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $2,900 | $3,800 |
| Fells 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,512 | $3,150 | $3,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 129 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA.
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Cheapest Available Fells Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fells area is the $0.21 price per square foot 347 Pleasant St Model at 347 Pleasant St, Unit C1-16 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Fells apartment is the 23 Desmond Rd Model at 23 Desmond Rd, Unit 2 starting at $3,150 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fells apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 347 Pleasant St, Unit C1-16 | 347 Pleasant St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 23 Desmond Rd, Unit 2 | 23 Desmond Rd | 4BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| The Washingtons | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,200 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| 97 Hawthorne St, Unit 1 | 97 Hawthorne St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 295 Lebanon St, Unit 2 | 295 Lebanon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 21 Mount Vernon Park, Unit 21 Mt Vernon Park | 21 Mount Vernon Park | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Malden Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 40 Hurd St | 40 Hurd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 67 Washington St, Unit 102 | 67 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
| 51 Porter St, Unit 3 | 51 Porter St | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fells Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fells?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fells is under $2,120.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fells?
The cheapest apartment in Fells is Towne Estates which is listed at $2,120, while the average apartment in Fells costs $5,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fells?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Fells that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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