
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $900 (44 Rentals)
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191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 10

14 E Wyoming Ave

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10 Chestnut St, Unit 3

10 Chestnut St

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Towne Estates

119 West Wyoming

13 Harnden Rd
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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

17-19-19 Washington St S, Unit 409

17-19 Washington St. 409, Unit 409

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

84 Sprague St

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2 Park Ave, Unit 1

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21 Elm St, Unit A1
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64 Maple St

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-20

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347 Pleasant St

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-18

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-20

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

141 Pierce St
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-18

44 Spring St

170 Maple St, Unit #110

170 Maple St, Unit 110

172 Maple St

172 Maple St, Unit 303

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43 Mc Cormack St, Unit 1

793 Main St, Unit 3
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120 Summer St, Unit 7

120 Summer St, Unit 7

170 Maple St, Unit 109

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-3

86 Maple St, Unit B

134 Summer St, Unit 47

1 Glenwood St, Unit 2

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44 Maple St
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101-109 Summer Street

Ten Florence at Central Place

197 Clifton St
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 | $2,380 | $1,700 | $2,922 |
| Fells 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Fells 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| Fells 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $2,700 | $3,800 |
| Fells 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,033 | $3,000 | $4,800 |
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There are currently 44 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 | $2,170 |
| Malden Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fells area is the $2.15 price per square foot 40 Cedar St Model at 40 Cedar St in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Fells apartment is the 9 Kenilworth St Model at 9 Kenilworth St, Unit 3 Beds 1 Bath Apartment starting at $3,100 with a $2.14 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Cedar St | 40 Cedar St | 4BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 9 Kenilworth St, Unit 3 Beds 1 Bath Apartment | 9 Kenilworth St | 3BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 827 Main St, Unit 1 | 827 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #3 | 27 W Wyoming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 45 Glenwood St, Unit 45 Glenwood St | 45 Glenwood St | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Malden Gardens | 1 | 1BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Malden Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.98 |
| 197 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #2 | 197 W Wyoming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 43 Mc Cormack St, Unit 1 | 43 Mc Cormack St | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
| Pleasant Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
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 $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fells?
The cheapest apartment in Fells is Towne Estates which is listed at $2,170, while the average apartment in Fells costs $2,931.
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 8 regular apartments in Fells that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fells?
Cheap apartments in Fells have an average cost of $1,171 which is $1,760 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fells.
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