Cheap Homes for Rent in Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,200 (201 Rentals)

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MedfordMA02155

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA

As of April 12, 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 452 Main St Model at 452 Main St, Unit 4 starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 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
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
97 Hawthorne St, Unit 197 Hawthorne St1BR,1BA$2.60
27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #327 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.60
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 Fells

What type of rentals are currently available in Fells?

There are currently 151 Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,670 to $9,573. There are also 284 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fells ranging from $1,200 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 $1,200 to $6,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,195.

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