104 W Emerson St, Unit 5a
104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,000 (22 Rentals)
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$1,850
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147 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 2R
147 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
241 Tremont St
MelroseMA02176
191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 10
191 W Wyoming Ave
MelroseMA02176
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$2,000
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10 Chestnut St, Unit 3
10 Chestnut StMelrose, MA 02176
10 Chestnut St
MelroseMA02176
14 E Wyoming Ave
MelroseMA02176
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$2,170 - $2,595
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Towne Estates
209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
822 Main St
MelroseMA02176
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$2,300
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197 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #2
197 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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232 Tremont St
232 Tremont StMelrose, MA 02176
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119 West Wyoming
119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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32 Tappan St.
32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176
60 Vinton St
MelroseMA02176
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$2,136 - $10,837
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Avana Cliffside
500 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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$2,250 - $2,350
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Melrose Terrace
12 Melrose TerWakefield, MA 01880
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30 Howard St
30 Howard StSaugus, MA 01906
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411 Main St
411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
84 Franklin St, Unit 2
84 Franklin St
StonehamMA02180
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Stoneham House
180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
37 1st St
MaldenMA02148
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Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Melrose Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,353 | $1,850 | $2,572 |
| Melrose Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,051 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,047 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,545 | $2,800 | $8,290 |
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Cheapest Available Melrose Highlands Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose Highlands area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Towne Estates priced from $2,170. Avana Cliffside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,286. Here are the most affordable Melrose Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Towne Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
| Avana Cliffside | A1AG | 1BR,1BA | $2,286 |
| Corey10 | 305 | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| The Devon at Weiss Farm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,418 |
| 30 Pomeworth Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Highlands area is the $3.31 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ella in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Melrose Highlands apartment is the 34 S High St Model at 34 S High St, Unit 34 S High St starting at $2,800 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Ella | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $3.31 |
| 34 S High St, Unit 34 S High St | 34 S High St | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 48 Pleasant Street | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.97 |
| 27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #3 | 27 W Wyoming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 32 Pond St, Unit 2 | 32 Pond St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge | 1BRL5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 30 Pomeworth Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| The Washingtons | One Bedroom One Bath (811 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| 23 Rockland St, Unit 23 Rockland Street | 23 Rockland St | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 197 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #2 | 197 W Wyoming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
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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 $2,668.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Melrose Highlands is Towne Estates which is listed at $2,170, while the average apartment in Melrose Highlands costs $2,807.
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 1 regular apartments in Melrose Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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