Cheap Homes for Rent in Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,700 (69 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Fells area of Melrose.

property at 36 Park St

$1,700

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36 Park St, Unit 47

36 Park St
MaldenMA02148
property at 20 Chestnut St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Chestnut St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 20-22 Summer St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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20-22 Summer St

MelroseMA02176
property at 96 Maple St

$1,950

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$1,950
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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96 Maple St, Unit 3

96 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 94 Maple St

$1,995 - $2,100

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94 Maple St

MaldenMA02148
property at 80 Summer St

$2,000

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80 Summer St, Unit 8

80 Summer St
MaldenMA02148

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fells area is the $0.18 price per square foot 452 Main St Model at 452 Main St, Unit 4 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Fells apartment is the 77 Rock Glen Rd Model at 77 Rock Glen Rd starting at $6,300 with a $2.91 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.
452 Main St, Unit 4452 Main St1BR,1BA$0.18
77 Rock Glen Rd77 Rock Glen Rd5BR,5BA$2.91
97 Hawthorne St, Unit 197 Hawthorne St1BR,1BA$2.60
295 Lebanon St, Unit 2295 Lebanon St2BR,1BA$2.89
21 Mount Vernon Park, Unit 21 Mt Vernon Park21 Mount Vernon Park2BR,1BA$2.89
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2.96
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.91
40 Hurd St40 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.80
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.08
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 146 Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $11,554. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fells ranging from $1,700 to $6,200.

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 $1,700 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,549.

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 $2,900 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,150.

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