37 Crystal St
MelroseMA02176
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (35 Rentals)
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22 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 26
22 W Wyoming Ave
MelroseMA02176
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$1,850 - $1,895
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223 Essex St
223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
104 W Emerson St, Unit 3
104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176
191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 4
191 W Wyoming Ave
MelroseMA02176
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$1,900 - $2,450
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147 W Wyoming Ave
147 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 11
191 W Wyoming Ave
MelroseMA02176
135-137 Lynde St
MelroseMA02176
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340 Main St
MelroseMA02176
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$2,100
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40 Hurd St
40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
150 Green St
MelroseMA02176
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$2,120 - $2,595
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Towne Estates
209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
53 Pearl St
MelroseMA02176
836 Main St
MelroseMA02176
11 Taylor St
MelroseMA02176
191 W Wyoming Ave
MelroseMA02176
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189 W Wyoming Ave
MelroseMA02176
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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
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182 Central St, Unit 1
182 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
12 Gould St
StonehamMA02180
43 Pomeworth St, Unit 34
43 Pomeworth St
StonehamMA02180
7 Greenwood St
WakefieldMA01880
4 Melrose St, Unit #3
4 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
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21 Spring St
StonehamMA02180
19 Spring St
StonehamMA02180
998 Main St
WakefieldMA01880
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$2,200 - $2,300
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Melrose Terrace
12 Melrose TerWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,224 - $4,879
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Avana Cliffside
500 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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7 Falmouth St
7 Falmouth StSaugus, MA 01906
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30 Howard St
30 Howard StSaugus, MA 01906
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411 Main St
411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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60 Franklin St
StonehamMA02180
71 Montvale Ave
StonehamMA02180
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Stoneham House
180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,196 | $1,780 | $2,510 |
| Melrose Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,422 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,996 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,016 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,120. Avana Cliffside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,224. Here are the most affordable Melrose Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| Avana Cliffside | A1AG | 1BR,1BA | $2,224 |
| Corey10 | 305 | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| The Devon at Weiss Farm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,410 |
| The Coolidge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| Windsor Radio Factory | A8 - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2,836 |
| Windsor at Oak Grove | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,903 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Highlands area is the $2.92 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,200 SF) Model at The Washingtons in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $3,502. The second greatest value Melrose Highlands apartment is the 159 Main St Model at 159 Main St starting at $2,600 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the West Side 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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| The Washingtons | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,200 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 159 Main St | 159 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| The Coolidge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 295 Lebanon St, Unit 2 | 295 Lebanon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Corey10 | 06 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Windsor Radio Factory | A11 - Mill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Windsor at Oak Grove | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| 40 Hurd St | 40 Hurd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Avana Cliffside | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
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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 $2,903.
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 $7,746.
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.
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