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223 Essex St, Unit 4
223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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283 Vinton St, Unit A
283 Vinton StMelrose, MA 02176
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40 Hurd St
40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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Towne Estates
209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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512 Franklin St, Unit A
512 Franklin StMelrose, MA 02176
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5 Howard St, Unit 1
5 Howard StMelrose, MA 02176
51 Lynde St
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16 Beacon Pl
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524 Main St
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1 Railroad Ave, Unit Apt1 1st Floor
1 Railroad AveWakefield, MA 01880
121 Franklin St
StonehamMA02180
184 Broadway St
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1077 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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The Devon at Weiss Farm
168 Franklin StStoneham, MA 02180
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12 Melrose TerWakefield, MA 01880
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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 | $2,352 | $1,695 | $2,690 |
| Melrose Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $1,725 | $8,557 |
| Melrose Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,836 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,059 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $3,000 | $3,200 |
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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 $1,825. 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 | $1,825 |
| Towne Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| The Devon at Weiss Farm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,247 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA
As of November 01, 2025 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 5 Howard St Model at 5 Howard St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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 |
| 5 Howard St, Unit 1 | 5 Howard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 7 Cypress Park, Unit Unit 1 | 7 Cypress Park | 4BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 12 Gilbert Ct, Unit 12 | 12 Gilbert Ct | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 220 Hancock St, Unit 1 | 220 Hancock St | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 159 Main St | 159 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 1 Railroad Ave, Unit Apt1 1st Floor | 1 Railroad Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 40 Hurd St | 40 Hurd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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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
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47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Highlands Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose Highlands?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose Highlands is at 119 West Wyoming listed at $1,695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Highlands Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Highlands Apartment is $1,825 at 119 West Wyoming.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melrose Highlands Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose Highlands is starting from $2,495 at Towne Estates.
What is the most affordable Melrose Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Melrose Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Washingtons and starts from $3,872.
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