Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose East Side Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (171 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Melrose East Side area of Melrose.

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22 Howard St

MelroseMA02176

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119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176

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Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose East Side area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 30 Howard St priced from $1,600. The Chase at Overlook Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Melrose East Side apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30 Howard St7H Falmouth1BR,1BA$1,600
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign EB-EStudio,1BA$1,799
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,875
Warden PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose East Side area is the $0.24 price per square foot 20 Washington Pl Model at 20 Washington Pl, Unit #114 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Melrose East Side apartment is the 22 Linden Rd Model at 22 Linden Rd starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20 Washington Pl, Unit #11420 Washington Pl2BR,1BA$0.24
22 Linden Rd22 Linden Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
51 Mount Vernon St, Unit #551 Mount Vernon St2BR,1.5BA$0.28
82 Trueman Dr, Unit #182 Trueman Dr3BR,1BA$0.29
19 Brazil St, Unit 119 Brazil St4BR,2BA$2.11
104 Granville Ave, Unit 1104 Granville Ave4BR,1BA$2.19
230 Mountain Ave, Unit 230230 Mountain Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.88
91 Porter St, Unit 391 Porter St3BR,1BA$2.25
40 Clark St, Unit #340 Clark St2BR,2BA$2.09
13 Radcliffe Rd, Unit #113 Radcliffe Rd1BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Melrose, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 The Chase at Overlook Ridge listed at $1,799.

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 $1,600 at 30 Howard St.

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 Atwood and starts from $4,030.

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