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property at 150 Green St

150 Green St

MelroseMA02176
property at 88 Maple St

88 Maple St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 96 Maple St

96 Maple St

MaldenMA02148
property at 90 Maple St

90 Maple St

MaldenMA02148
property at 19 Beltran St

19 Beltran St

MaldenMA02148
property at 39 Wolcott St

39 Wolcott St

MaldenMA02148

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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose East Side area is the $0.18 price per square foot 119 Myrtle St Model at 119 Myrtle St, Unit #1 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Melrose East Side apartment is the 69 Washington St Model at 69 Washington St, Unit #18 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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.
119 Myrtle St, Unit #1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
69 Washington St, Unit #1869 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.20
20 Washington Pl, Unit #11420 Washington Pl2BR,1BA$0.24
22 Linden Rd22 Linden Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
106 Laurel St, Unit #1106 Laurel St1BR,1BA$0.26
110 Laurel St, Unit #1110 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.26
51 Mount Vernon St, Unit #551 Mount Vernon St2BR,1.5BA$0.28
716 Franklin St, Unit 1716 Franklin St4BR,2BA$0.35
1 Greenleaf Pl1 Greenleaf Pl2BR,1.5BA$1.54
584-586 Salem St, Unit #3584-586 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.03

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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 374 Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $14,509. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose East Side ranging from $1,800 to $5,000.

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 $1,800 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,267.

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 $2,400 to $14,509, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,090 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.