Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,500 (16 Rentals)

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283 Vinton St, Unit A
$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

283 Vinton St, Unit A

283 Vinton StMelrose, MA 02176
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40 Hurd St
$2,100
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40 Hurd St

40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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32 Tappan St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Tappan St.

32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176

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Stoneham House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneham House

180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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30 Howard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Howard St

30 Howard StSaugus, MA 01906
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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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30 Pomeworth Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

30 Pomeworth Street

30 Pomeworth StStoneham, MA 02180

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 Gardencrest Apartments priced from $2,125. Towne Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable Melrose Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardencrest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,125
Towne EstatesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,125
The Devon at Weiss FarmStudioStudio,1BA$2,290
Corey10051BR,1BA$2,400
Windsor at Oak GroveA21BR,1BA$2,785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA

As of September 14, 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 40 Hurd St Model at 40 Hurd St, Unit #2 starting at $3,300 with a $2.20 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.
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
40 Hurd St, Unit #240 Hurd St4BR,1BA$2.20
APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.51
12 Gilbert Ct, Unit 1212 Gilbert Ct2BR,1BA$2.58
159 Main St159 Main St2BR,2BA$2.67
31 1st St, Unit 231 1st St2BR,1BA$3.00
295 Lebanon St, Unit 2295 Lebanon St2BR,1BA$2.89
Gardencrest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46
40 Hurd St40 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.80
200 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 19200 W Wyoming Ave1BR,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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

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 The Devon at Weiss Farm listed at $2,290.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Highlands Apartment is $2,125 at Gardencrest Apartments.

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 $2,500 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 Devon at Weiss Farm and starts from $4,251.

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