Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,800 (7 Rentals)

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104 W Emerson St, Unit 3

104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176
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4 Melrose St, Unit #3

4 Melrose St
BostonMA02116

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA

As of September 11, 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 Coolidge1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.78
12 Gilbert Ct, Unit 1212 Gilbert Ct2BR,1BA$2.58
159 Main St159 Main St2BR,2BA$2.67
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
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.54
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose Highlands?

There are currently 113 Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $22,126. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose Highlands ranging from $1,850 to $5,200.

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 $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,210.

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 $2,500 to $22,126, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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