Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose East Side Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (87 Rentals)

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283 Vinton St, Unit A
$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

283 Vinton St, Unit A

283 Vinton StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 506-512-512 Franklin St

506-512-512 Franklin St

MelroseMA02176
property at 37 Crystal St

37 Crystal St

MelroseMA02176
property at 10 Chestnut St

10 Chestnut St

MelroseMA02176
property at 513-517-517 Franklin St

513-517-517 Franklin St

MelroseMA02176
property at 150 Green St

150 Green St

MelroseMA02176
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40 Hurd St
$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
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40 Hurd St

40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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Windsor Radio Factory
$2,110 - $7,602
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$2,110 - $7,602
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$2,110 - $7,602
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windsor Radio Factory

1000 Stone PlMelrose, MA 02176
Student Living
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  • Utilities Included

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Towne Estates
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$2,120 - $2,595
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$2,120 - $2,595
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$2,120 - $2,595
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Towne Estates

209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 53 Pearl St

53 Pearl St

MelroseMA02176
property at 156 Main St

156 Main St

MelroseMA02176
property at 288 Main St

288 Main St

MelroseMA02176
property at 126 W Wyoming Ave

126 W Wyoming Ave

MelroseMA02176
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119 West Wyoming
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176

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32 Tappan St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Tappan St.

32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176
property at 195 Pleasant St

195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
property at 107 Summer St

107 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 2 Granite St

2 Granite St

MaldenMA02148
property at 170 Maple St

170 Maple St

MaldenMA02148
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge, East
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$1,941 - $3,075
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$1,896 - $3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$45
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$1,941 - $3,075
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge, East

11 Overlook Ridge DrRevere, MA 02151
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property at 103 Summer St

103 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
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15 Bowman St, Unit #1
$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Bowman St, Unit #1

15 Bowman StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 59 Spring St

59 Spring St

WakefieldMA01880

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Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose East Side Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,835
The Chase at Overlook Ridge, EastDesign EA - WStudio,1BA$1,941

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA

As of December 12, 2025 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 19 Washington St S Model at 19 Washington St S, Unit 402 starting at $2,400 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
19 Washington St S, Unit 40219 Washington St S2BR,1BA$0.24
40 Cedar St, Unit 240 Cedar St4BR,2BA$2.15
496 Lebanon St, Unit 3496 Lebanon St3BR,2.5BA$1.83
41 Baker St, Unit 4141 Baker St4BR,1BA$1.67
41 Baker St, Unit 41 Baker Street41 Baker St4BR,1BA$1.67
29 Lynde St, Unit 2929 Lynde St2BR,1BA$1.93
43 Union St, Unit #143 Union St3BR,1.5BA$2.25
803 Main St, Unit # 1803 Main St2BR,1.5BA$2.20
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10

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Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Melrose East Side Neighborhood in Melrose, MA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,835.

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 $1,905 at Altitude Apartments.

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 Altitude Apartments.

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 Altitude Apartments and starts from $3,205.

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