Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,500 (42 Rentals)

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32 Tappan St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Tappan St.

32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176

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Stoneham House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneham House

180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Main St

411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA Local Guide

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 30 Howard St priced from $1,600. The Washingtons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,659. Here are the most affordable Melrose Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30 Howard St7H Falmouth1BR,1BA$1,600
The WashingtonsTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,100 SF)2BR,2BA$1,659
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Highlands area is the $0.25 price per square foot 22 Linden Rd Model at 22 Linden Rd in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Melrose Highlands apartment is the 119 Myrtle St Model at 119 Myrtle St, Unit #1 starting at $1,750 with a $0.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Linden Rd22 Linden Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
119 Myrtle St, Unit #1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
37 Sylvan Ave37 Sylvan Ave4BR,2BA$1.82
110 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #2110 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
5 Day St, Unit #25 Day St2BR,1BA$2.26
23 Rendall Pl, Unit #2323 Rendall Pl2BR,1BA$2.09
54 Lynde St, Unit #654 Lynde St2BR,1BA$2.28
159 Franklin St, Unit #D3159 Franklin St2BR,1BA$2.27
55 Lynde Ave, Unit #255 Lynde Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
13 Radcliffe Rd, Unit #113 Radcliffe Rd1BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood in Melrose, MA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 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 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 $1,925.

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

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Highlands is 30 Howard St which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Melrose Highlands costs $4,557.

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 15 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 $310 which is $4,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Highlands.

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