
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Grove Pine Banks Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $800 (189 Rentals)
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165 W Emerson St, Unit Apartment #4, Unit Apartment #4

66 Lake Avenue

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40 Hurd St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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40 Hurd St

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75 Pinkert St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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85 High St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2, Unit 2-2

7-9 Kneeland St

475 Highland Ave, Unit 1
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475 Highland Ave, Unit #1

Parkwood Apartments

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21 Elm St, Unit A1, Unit A1

53 Fellsway W, Unit 14

63 Fellsway W, Unit 17

63 Fellsway W, Unit 14

53 Fellsway W, Unit 22A

63 Fellsway W, Unit 11

53 Fellsway W, Unit 22

53 Fellsway W, Unit 15
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43 Gale St, Unit 12, Unit 12

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67 Washington St, Unit 102, Unit 102

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-2

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180 Pleasant St

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-14

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-5

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85 Maple St, Unit 5, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 303

53 Fellsway W, Unit 8

53 Fellsway W, Unit 1
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63 Fellsway W, Unit 8

17-19 Washington St., Unit 112

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82 Maple St, Unit 6, Unit 6

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464 Salem St

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-12

17-19 Washington St., Unit 103

63 Fellsway W, Unit 5

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-22

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-8

53 Fellsway W, Unit 6
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53 Fellsway W, Unit 9

Altitude Apartments

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-4

63 Fellsway W, Unit 16

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 207

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-17

53 Fellsway W, Unit 7

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26
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Oak Grove Pine Banks, Melrose, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Grove Pine Banks?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Pine Banks Studio Apartments | $2,038 | $1,700 | $2,762 |
| Oak Grove Pine Banks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,415 | $1,200 | $7,421 |
| Oak Grove Pine Banks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,218 | $2,000 | $8,574 |
| Oak Grove Pine Banks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Grove Pine Banks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,095 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 189 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Grove Pine Banks Neighborhood of Melrose, MA.
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Cheapest Available Oak Grove Pine Banks Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Apartments | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Grove Pine Banks, MA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Grove Pine Banks area is the $0.39 price per square foot 34 Russell St Model at 34 Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Oak Grove Pine Banks apartment is the 124 Forest St Model at 124 Forest St, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Edgeworth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Grove Pine Banks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 34 Russell St, Unit 2 | 34 Russell St | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| 124 Forest St, Unit 2 | 124 Forest St | 3BR,2BA | $0.30 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.09 |
| 254 Salem St, Unit 2 | 254 Salem St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.32 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 4 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 109 Walnut St, Unit 1 | 109 Walnut St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| 11 Kearney St | 11 Kearney St | 4BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 15 Crescent Ln, Unit 15 Crescent LN Unit B | 15 Crescent Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 52 Rock Valley Ave, Unit 1 | 52 Rock Valley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 85 High St, Unit 1 | 85 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Grove Pine Banks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oak Grove Pine Banks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Grove Pine Banks is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Grove Pine Banks?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Grove Pine Banks is Parkwood Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Oak Grove Pine Banks costs $7,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Grove Pine Banks?
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 57 regular apartments in Oak Grove Pine Banks 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 Oak Grove Pine Banks?
Cheap apartments in Oak Grove Pine Banks have an average cost of $295 which is $7,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Grove Pine Banks.
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