Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,200 (172 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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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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$2,100

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340 Main St

MelroseMA02176

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$1,200

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7-9 Kneeland St

MaldenMA02148
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180 Pleasant St
$1,800 - $2,600
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$1,800 - $2,600
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180 Pleasant St

180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fells area is the $0.19 price per square foot 452 Main St Model at 452 Main St, Unit 4 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Fells apartment is the 110 Crescent Ave Model at 110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,695 with a $2.07 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.
452 Main St, Unit 4452 Main St1BR,1BA$0.19
110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1110 Crescent Ave3BR,1BA$2.07
28 Wolcott St, Unit 228 Wolcott St2BR,1BA$2.33
30 Franklin St, Unit 31430 Franklin St2BR,2BA$2.81
40 Grace St, Unit 140 Grace St2BR,1BA$2.20
97 Hawthorne St, Unit 197 Hawthorne St1BR,1BA$2.60
295 Lebanon St, Unit 2295 Lebanon St2BR,1BA$2.89
40 Hurd St40 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.80
40 Hurd St, Unit 140 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.80
67 Washington St, Unit 10267 Washington StStudio ,1BA$2.77

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 Arrive Malden listed at $2,179.

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 $2,350 at Malden Gardens.

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