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48 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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21 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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82 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Melrose East Side Studio Apartments | $2,076 | $1,700 | $3,460 |
| Melrose East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $1,670 | $6,840 |
| Melrose East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,094 | $2,150 | $9,258 |
| Melrose East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,515 | $2,650 | $4,375 |
| Melrose East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,890 | $3,295 | $4,300 |
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Cheapest Available Melrose East Side Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,753 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose East Side area is the $0.52 price per square foot 330 Swains Pond Ave Model at 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $5,150. The second greatest value Melrose East Side apartment is the 460 Highland Ave Model at 460 Highland Ave, Unit #1 starting at $2,395 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 | 330 Swains Pond Ave | 5BR,2.5BA | $0.52 |
| 460 Highland Ave, Unit #1 | 460 Highland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 4 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 11 Linwood Ave, Unit 2 | 11 Linwood Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.03 |
| 96 Lawrence St, Unit #3 | 96 Lawrence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1 | 110 Crescent Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 28 Wolcott St, Unit 2 | 28 Wolcott St | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 40 Grace St, Unit 1 | 40 Grace St | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 97 Hawthorne St, Unit 1 | 97 Hawthorne St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| The Coolidge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose East Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose East Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose East Side is at Altitude Apartments listed at $1,753.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose East Side Apartment is $1,900 at Myrtle Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melrose East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose East Side is starting from $2,350 at Malden Gardens.
What is the most affordable Melrose East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Melrose East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Radio Factory and starts from $3,767.
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