Cheap Homes for Rent in the Melrose East Side Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,485 (19 Rentals)

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property at 104 W Emerson St
$1,485

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,485

Total Monthly Price$1,485
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

104 W Emerson St, Unit 5a

104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176
property at 170 Broadway
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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170 Broadway

MaldenMA02148

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property at 793 Main St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

793 Main St, Unit 3

793 Main St
MaldenMA02148
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property at 20 Daniels St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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20 Daniels St, Unit 115

20 Daniels St
MaldenMA02148
property at 197 Clifton St
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

197 Clifton St

MaldenMA02148
property at 1 Glenwood St
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

1 Glenwood St, Unit 2

1 Glenwood St
MaldenMA02148

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA

As of September 16, 2026 the best value rental home in the Melrose East Side area is the $0.31 price per square foot 67 Cedar St Model at 67 Cedar St in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Melrose East Side rental home is the 13 Holmes St Model at 13 Holmes St, Unit 13 in the Ferryway neighborhood starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose East Side homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
67 Cedar St67 Cedar St3BR, 1BA$0.31
13 Holmes St, Unit 1313 Holmes St4BR, 3BA$0.36
109 Salem St109 Salem St3BR, 2.5BA$1.91
305 Lynn St305 Lynn St4BR, 3BA$2.20
701 Sherwood Forest Ln701 Sherwood Forest Ln3BR, 1.5BA$1.79
14 Summer St14 Summer St2BR, 2BA$2.77
14 Summer St14 Summer St2BR, 2BA$3.08
30 Daniels St, Unit 30430 Daniels St2BR, 1.5BA$2.48
39-41-41 Columbia St, Unit 339-41-41 Columbia St1BR, 1BA$1.94
104 W Emerson St, Unit 5a104 W Emerson StStudio, 1BA$2.97

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Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose East Side?

There are currently 245 Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $16,343. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose East Side ranging from $1,485 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melrose East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose East Side ranges from $1,485 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,886.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melrose East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melrose East Side range from $2,700 to $12,939, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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