Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,700 (26 Rentals)

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property at 37 Crystal St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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37 Crystal St

MelroseMA02176
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223 Essex St
$1,850 - $1,895
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$1,850 - $1,895

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$1,850 - $1,895
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223 Essex St

223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 104 W Emerson St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

104 W Emerson St, Unit 3

104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176
property at 135-137 Lynde St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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135-137 Lynde St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 150 Green St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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150 Green St

MelroseMA02176
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40 Hurd St
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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40 Hurd St

40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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Towne Estates
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$2,120 - $2,220
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$2,120 - $2,595

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Towne Estates

209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 33 W Emerson St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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33 W Emerson St

MelroseMA02176
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119 West Wyoming
1 Bedroom Apartments

119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
property at 7 Greenwood St

$1,975 - $2,550

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$1,975

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$1,975

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7 Greenwood St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 21 Spring St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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21 Spring St

StonehamMA02180
property at 19 Spring St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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19 Spring St

StonehamMA02180
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Avana Cliffside
$2,183 - $2,396
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$2,183 - $4,281

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Avana Cliffside

500 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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Melrose Terrace
$2,200 - $2,300
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$2,200 - $2,300

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Melrose Terrace

12 Melrose TerWakefield, MA 01880
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30 Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

30 Howard St

30 Howard StSaugus, MA 01906
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7 Falmouth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

7 Falmouth St

7 Falmouth StSaugus, MA 01906
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411 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

411 Main St

411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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property at 84 Franklin St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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84 Franklin St, Unit 2

84 Franklin St
StonehamMA02180
property at 60 Franklin St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Franklin St

StonehamMA02180

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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

property at 71 Montvale Ave

$1,975 - $2,025

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$1,975

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$1,975

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71 Montvale Ave

StonehamMA02180
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Stoneham House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneham House

180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

Ranked #8

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Melrose Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose Highlands is under $2,902.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Highlands is Towne Estates which is listed at $2,120, while the average apartment in Melrose Highlands costs $11,031.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose Highlands?

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 Highlands 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 Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Melrose Highlands have an average cost of $413 which is $10,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Highlands.

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