
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose East Side Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $600 (60 Rentals)
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223 Essex St, Unit 4

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147 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 2R

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

232 Tremont St
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340 Main St

180 Green St

32 Tappan St.

48 Glen Rock Ave

18 Beltran St

13 Harnden Rd

44 Loomis St, Unit 308A

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

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64 Maple St

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21 Elm St, Unit A1
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 510

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171 Washington St

84 Sprague St

52 Pine St

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180 Pleasant St

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

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17-19 Washington St. 116, Unit 116

17-19 Washington St. 211, Unit 211

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 211

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

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45 Florence St

18 Fairview Ave

101 Vine St

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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

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43 Mc Cormack St, Unit 1

793 Main St, Unit 3

134 Summer St, Unit 47
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86 Maple St, Unit B

20 Daniels St, Unit 115

170 Maple St, Unit 109

17-19 Washington St., Unit 111

44 Spring St

85 Oliver St

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44 Maple St

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79 Waite Street Extension, Unit 46

Malom Trust Apartments

55 Lincoln St
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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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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 $1,837. Myrtle Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. 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 - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,837 |
| Myrtle Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Chase at Overlook Ridge | Design EA - W | Studio,1BA | $1,973 |
| Towne Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
| Malden Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose East Side area is the $0.23 price per square foot 197 Clifton St Model at 197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Melrose East Side apartment is the 23 Rendall Pl Model at 23 Rendall Pl, Unit 2 starting at $3,600 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village 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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| 197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton | 197 Clifton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 23 Rendall Pl, Unit 2 | 23 Rendall Pl | 4BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 41 Baker St, Unit 41 Baker Street | 41 Baker St | 4BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 9 Durso Ave, Unit 2 | 9 Durso Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| 827 Main St, Unit 1 | 827 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 45 Glenwood St, Unit 45 Glenwood St | 45 Glenwood St | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Malom Trust Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Essex Landing Saugus | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
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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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