Cheap Homes for Rent in Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (179 Rentals)

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property at 340 Main St

$1,600 - $2,100

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340 Main St

MelroseMA02176
property at 890 Highland Ave

$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 9

890 Highland Ave

MedfordMA02155

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Cheapest Available Fells Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne EstatesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fells area is the $0.24 price per square foot 460 Highland Ave Model at 460 Highland Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,395. 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.
460 Highland Ave, Unit #1460 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1110 Crescent Ave3BR,1BA$2.07
97 Hawthorne St, Unit 197 Hawthorne St1BR,1BA$2.60
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10
295 Lebanon St, Unit 2295 Lebanon St2BR,1BA$2.89
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.91
40 Hurd St, Unit 140 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.80
40 Hurd St, Unit 140 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.80
40 Hurd St40 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.80
67 Washington St, Unit 10267 Washington StStudio ,1BA$2.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Fells

What type of rentals are currently available in Fells?

There are currently 172 Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $7,311. There are also 260 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fells ranging from $1,600 to $6,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fells?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fells ranges from $1,600 to $6,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,482.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fells?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fells range from $2,695 to $7,085, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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