
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose East Side Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,500 (91 Rentals)
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22 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 26

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452 Main St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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223 Essex St

189 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 24

191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 15

135-137 Lynde St

340 Main St

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40 Hurd St

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53 Pearl St

836 Main St

11 Taylor St

20-22 Summer St

119 West Wyoming

32 Tappan St.

Altitude Apartments

475 Highland Ave, Unit #1

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21 Elm St, Unit A1, Unit A1

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85 Maple St, Unit 5, Unit 5
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 303

17-19 Washington St., Unit 112

17-19 Washington St., Unit 103

17-19 Washington St., Unit 109

17-19 Washington St., Unit 515

70 Washington St

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5, Unit 5

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171 Washington St

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45 Florence St

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64 Maple St, Unit 5, Unit 5
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

17-19 Washington St., Unit 406

17-19 Washington St., Unit 405

96 Maple St, Unit 3, Unit 3

17-19 Washington St., Unit 309

7 Greenwood St

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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

94 Maple St

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347 Pleasant St, Unit C1-16, Unit C1-16
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180 Pleasant St, Unit 349-C-16, Unit 349-C-16

120 Summer St, Unit 10

86 Maple St, Unit B

17-19 Washington St., Unit 211

17-19 Washington St., Unit 301

17-19 Washington St., Unit 111

17-19 Washington St., Unit 511

17-19 Washington St.

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44 Maple St

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180 Mountain Ave, Unit Unit 14, Unit Unit 14
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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 | $2,204 | $1,568 | $3,340 |
| Melrose East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,219 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,494 | $2,600 | $4,500 |
| Melrose East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,425 | $3,000 | $3,950 |
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Cheapest Available Melrose East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose East Side area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Altitude Apartments priced from $1,568. The Chase at Overlook Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,985. Here are the most affordable Melrose East Side apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $1,568 |
| The Chase at Overlook Ridge | Design EB-E | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| West of One | Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose East Side 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 Melrose East Side apartment is the 72 Myrtle St Model at 72 Myrtle St, Unit 1 starting at $2,650 with a $0.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 452 Main St, Unit 4 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 72 Myrtle St, Unit 1 | 72 Myrtle St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 41 Baker St, Unit 41 Baker Street | 41 Baker St | 4BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 496 Lebanon St, Unit 3 | 496 Lebanon St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.83 |
| 96 Lawrence St, Unit #3 | 96 Lawrence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 97 Hawthorne St, Unit 1 | 97 Hawthorne St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 202 Sylvan St, Unit 1st floor | 202 Sylvan St | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Essex Landing Saugus | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 40 Hurd St | 40 Hurd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Melrose East Side is Altitude Apartments which is listed at $1,945, while the average apartment in Melrose East Side costs $8,539.
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 3 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 $138 which is $8,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose East Side.
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