Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (41 Rentals)

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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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$2,120 - $2,595
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Towne Estates

209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 288 Main St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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288 Main St

MelroseMA02176
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119 West Wyoming
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176

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property at 195 Pleasant St

$1,670

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$1,670

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$1,670

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195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
property at 107 Summer St

$1,750 - $2,300

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$1,750

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$1,750

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107 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
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347 Pleasant St, Unit 349-B1-14
$1,800
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$1,800

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347 Pleasant St, Unit 349-B1-14

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 117 Summer St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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117 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
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90 Pierce St
$1,900 - $2,400
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$1,900 - $2,400

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$1,900 - $2,400
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90 Pierce St

90 Pierce StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 103 Summer St

$1,975 - $2,185

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$1,975

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$1,975

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103 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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Malden Towers
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$2,200 - $2,950
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$2,200 - $2,950

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$2,200 - $2,950
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Malden Towers

99 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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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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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA

As of January 01, 2026 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 460 Highland Ave Model at 460 Highland Ave, Unit #1 starting at $2,395 with a $0.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Washington St S, Unit 40219 Washington St S2BR,1BA$0.24
460 Highland Ave, Unit #1460 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
11 Knollin St, Unit 211 Knollin St4BR,2BA$2.09
Pleasant Plaza22BR,2BA$1.91
93 Meridian St, Unit 293 Meridian St2BR,1.5BA$1.73
110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1110 Crescent Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10
90 Pierce St, Unit 190 Pierce St2BR,1BA$2.42
12 Florence St, Unit 30912 Florence St2BR,2BA$2.72
47 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 747 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.46

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 Residences @ Malden Station listed at $2,602.

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 Windsor Radio Factory and starts from $4,280.

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