
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,500 (34 Rentals)
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22 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 26

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452 Main St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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165 W Emerson St, Unit Apartment #4, Unit Apartment #4

66 Lake Avenue

191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 15

191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 15

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40 Hurd St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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40 Hurd St

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Towne Estates

53 Pearl St

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135 Lynde St, Unit 1, Unit 1

Corey10

175 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 42

175 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 46

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202 Sylvan St, Unit 1st floor, Unit 1st floor
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189 W Wyoming Ave

340 Main St

32 Tappan St.

Windsor Radio Factory

119 West Wyoming

182 Central St, Unit 1

4 Nixon Ln, Unit 2, Unit 2

Melrose Terrace
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Avana Cliffside

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9 Stark Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

157 Franklin St, Unit A11, Unit A11

Stoneham House

7 Falmouth St

30 Howard St

411 Main St

71 Montvale Ave
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30 Pomeworth Street

177 Franklin St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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 | $2,439 | $1,780 | $2,592 |
| Melrose Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,846 | $1,850 | $7,421 |
| Melrose Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,349 | $2,150 | $8,574 |
| Melrose Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,313 | $2,695 | $4,348 |
| Melrose Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA.
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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 $2,219. 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 | A1BG | 1BR,1BA | $2,219 |
| Corey10 | 305 | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| Windsor Radio Factory | S3 - Lofts | Studio,1BA | $2,447 |
| The Devon at Weiss Farm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,460 |
| Emerson Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Highlands area is the $0.19 price per square foot 452 Main St Model at 452 Main St, Unit 4 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Melrose Highlands apartment is the 15 Crescent Ln Model at 15 Crescent Ln, Unit 15 Crescent LN Unit B starting at $3,000 with a $1.56 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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| 452 Main St, Unit 4 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 15 Crescent Ln, Unit 15 Crescent LN Unit B | 15 Crescent Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1 | 110 Crescent Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 68 Pleasant St, Unit #1 | 68 Pleasant St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 159 Main St | 159 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 295 Lebanon St, Unit 2 | 295 Lebanon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 40 Hurd St | 40 Hurd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 40 Hurd St, Unit 1 | 40 Hurd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Avana Cliffside | A1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelrose Highlands, Melrose, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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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 Towne Estates which is listed at $2,120, 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 3 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 $614 which is $4,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Highlands.
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