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 (37 Rentals)
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$1,850
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223 Essex St, Unit 1
223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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$1,900 - $2,300
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147 W Wyoming Ave
147 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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$2,095
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now119 West Wyoming
119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
150 Green St
MelroseMA02176
340 Main St, Unit 609
340 Main St
MelroseMA02176
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Towne Estates
209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
836 Main St
MelroseMA02176
822 Main St
MelroseMA02176
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53 Pearl St
MelroseMA02176
189 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 31
189 W Wyoming Ave
MelroseMA02176
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$2,375 - $2,850
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCorey10
10 Corey StMelrose, MA 02176
272 Tremont St
MelroseMA02176
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$2,500
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977 Main St, Unit #18
977 Main StMelrose, MA 02176
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232 Tremont St
232 Tremont StMelrose, MA 02176
22 W Wyoming Ave
MelroseMA02176
340 Main St
MelroseMA02176
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32 Tappan St.
32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176
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12 Gould St
StonehamMA02180
19 Spring St
StonehamMA02180
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$2,100
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157 Franklin St, Unit #B2
157 Franklin StStoneham, MA 02180
120 Park St
StonehamMA02180
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$2,200 - $2,300
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Melrose Terrace
12 Melrose TerWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,286 - $19,228
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Avana Cliffside
500 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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$2,295 - $2,495
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now30 Pomeworth Street
30 Pomeworth StStoneham, MA 02180
182 Central St, Unit 8
182 Central St
StonehamMA02180
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$2,450
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32 Pond St, Unit 2w
32 Pond StStoneham, MA 02180
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32 Pond St, Unit 2
32 Pond StStoneham, MA 02180
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityGardencrest Apartments
1077 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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The Devon at Weiss Farm
168 Franklin StStoneham, MA 02180
289 Elm St, Unit 14
289 Elm St
MedfordMA02155
7 Greenwood St
WakefieldMA01880
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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
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182 Central St
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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 | $2,350 | $1,900 | $2,573 |
| Melrose Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,942 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,339 | $2,925 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,037 | $10,000 | $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 119 West Wyoming priced from $2,095. Towne Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,170. Here are the most affordable Melrose Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Towne Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
| 30 Pomeworth Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Corey10 | 305 | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| The Devon at Weiss Farm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,473 |
| APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA
As of July 28, 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 B2C Model at Avana Cliffside starting at $3,069 with a $2.91 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 |
| Avana Cliffside | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| 27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #3 | 27 W Wyoming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 32 Pond St, Unit 2w | 32 Pond St | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 32 Pond St, Unit 2 | 32 Pond St | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 30 Pomeworth Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| The Washingtons | One Bedroom One Bath (796 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| 977 Main St, Unit #18 | 977 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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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 $2,600.
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 $2,095, while the average apartment in Melrose Highlands costs $14,619.
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.
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 $562 which is $14,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Highlands.
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