
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Melrose East Side Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $900 (42 Rentals)


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223 Essex St, Unit 4

119 West Wyoming

822 Main St

14 E Wyoming Ave

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Towne Estates

150 Green St

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150 Green St, Unit 2C
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180 Green St

13 Harnden Rd

44 Loomis St, Unit 308A

52 Pine St

84 Sprague St

17-19 Washington St. 211, Unit 211

17-19 Washington St., Unit 211

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85 Maple St, Unit 5
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64 Maple St

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45 Florence St

101 Vine St

793 Main St, Unit 3

134 Summer St, Unit 47

86 Maple St, Unit B

20 Daniels St, Unit 115

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171 Washington St
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 111

170 Maple St, Unit 109

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85 Oliver St

44 Spring St

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44 Maple St

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101-109 Summer Street

30 Howard St

1050 Main St

Myrtle Street

Warden Place

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Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose East Side Studio Apartments | $2,206 | $1,700 | $3,110 |
Melrose East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,752 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,445 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,503 | $900 | $5,356 |
| Melrose East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,819 | $650 | $8,653 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Melrose East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose East Side is under $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Melrose East Side is Myrtle Street which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Melrose East Side costs $2,827.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose East Side?
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 1 regular apartments in Melrose East Side 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 Melrose East Side?
Cheap apartments in Melrose East Side have an average cost of $150 which is $2,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose East Side.
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