Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,100 (43 Rentals)

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

property at 249 Summer St

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

249 Summer St, Unit 2 - 23

249 Summer St
MaldenMA02148

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property at 340 Main St

$2,000 - $2,650

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$2,000
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$2,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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340 Main St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 340 Main St

$2,150

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$2,150
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

340 Main St, Unit 609

340 Main St
MelroseMA02176
property at 86 Maple St

$2,250 - $2,650

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$2,250 - $2,650
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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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86 Maple St

MaldenMA02148

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Cheapest Available Fells Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fells area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 119 West Wyoming priced from $2,095. Towne Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,170. Here are the most affordable Fells apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Towne EstatesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,170
Malom Trust Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fells area is the $2.31 price per square foot 722 Highland Ave Model at 722 Highland Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Fells apartment is the 27 W Wyoming Ave Model at 27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #3 starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 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.
722 Highland Ave, Unit 2722 Highland Ave3BR,2BA$2.31
27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #327 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.60
45 Almont St, Unit 345 Almont St2BR,1BA$3.19
The WashingtonsOne Bedroom One Bath (796 SF)1BR,1BA$3.40
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2.96
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$2.98
Pleasant PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.00
Malom Trust Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26
44 Maple St44 Maple St1BR,1BA$3.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Fells

What type of rentals are currently available in Fells?

There are currently 143 Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $17,111. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fells ranging from $1,775 to $5,900.

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 $1,775 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,404.

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 $975 to $11,455, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,150.

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