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7 Cypress ParkMelrose, MA 02176
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40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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172 Trenton StMelrose, MA 02176
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119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176
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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 | $2,276 | $1,780 | $2,440 |
| Melrose Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $1,800 | $5,801 |
| Melrose Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $2,150 | $7,383 |
| Melrose Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,367 | $2,695 | $7,917 |
| Melrose Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,699 | $3,699 | $3,699 |
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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 119 West Wyoming priced from $2,100. Towne Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,120. 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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| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Towne Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| Avana Cliffside | A1AG | 1BR,1BA | $2,165 |
| The Devon at Weiss Farm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,339 |
| Corey10 | 305 | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Highlands area is the $0.52 price per square foot 330 Swains Pond Ave Model at 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $5,150. The second greatest value Melrose Highlands apartment is the 452 Main St Model at 452 Main St, Unit 1 starting at $1,800 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 | 330 Swains Pond Ave | 5BR,2.5BA | $0.52 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 1 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 1 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1 | 110 Crescent Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 68 High St, Unit 2 | 68 High St | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #3 | 27 W Wyoming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 159 Main St | 159 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 40 Hurd St | 40 Hurd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 40 Hurd St, Unit 1 | 40 Hurd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 40 Hurd St, Unit 1 | 40 Hurd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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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 $2,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Melrose Highlands is 119 West Wyoming which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Melrose Highlands costs $5,150.
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 4 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 $171 which is $4,979 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Highlands.
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