Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,800 (12 Rentals)

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property at 223 Essex St

223 Essex St

MelroseMA02176
property at 50 Franklin St

50 Franklin St

StonehamMA02180
property at 4 Melrose St

4 Melrose St, Unit #3

4 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 594 Franklin St

594 Franklin St

MelroseMA02176
property at 59 Spring St

59 Spring St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 137 Lynde St

137 Lynde St

MelroseMA02176
property at 42 Loomis St

42 Loomis St

MaldenMA02148
property at 42 Loomis St

42 Loomis St, Unit 217

42 Loomis St
MaldenMA02148

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,825
Towne EstatesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,120
The Devon at Weiss FarmStudioStudio,1BA$2,247

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA

As of November 03, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
5 Howard St, Unit 15 Howard St1BR,1BA$0.22
7 Cypress Park, Unit 17 Cypress Park4BR,2BA$1.45
APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.23
12 Gilbert Ct, Unit 1212 Gilbert Ct2BR,1BA$2.33
220 Hancock St, Unit 1220 Hancock St2BR,1BA$2.14
159 Main St159 Main St2BR,2BA$2.67
1 Railroad Ave, Unit Apt1 1st Floor1 Railroad Ave1BR,1BA$2.35
40 Hurd St40 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.80
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose Highlands?

There are currently 127 Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $20,649. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose Highlands ranging from $1,850 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melrose Highlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose Highlands ranges from $1,850 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,883.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melrose Highlands?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melrose Highlands range from $2,800 to $20,649, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $4,399. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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