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Melrose, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melrose, NY is a Studio unit found at The Peabody Apartments priced from $985. Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Peabody Apartments233Studio,1BA$985
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The Overlook1 Bed Classic1BR,1BA$1,100
Cedar Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,261
Columbia ApartmentsColumbia Gardens 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,261
Twin Lakes ApartmentsCosmopolitan1BR,1BA$1,341
Strawberry Ridge ApartmentsG2BR,1BA$1,355
School One1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,375
Enclave at Duncan MeadowsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
LandingsThe Amsterdam1BR,1BA$1,617

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, NY and Nearby

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at City Lofts of Cohoes in the starting from $2,355. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the Harwich Model at Shelter Cove starting at $1,668 with a $1.26 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
City Lofts of Cohoes2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.70
Shelter CoveHarwich1BR,1BA$1.26
Captains LookoutFalmouth2BR,2BA$1.74
The Ridge ApartmentsRidge A2BR,2BA$1.63
Maplewood EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.60
Hudson SquareWinged Foot2BR,2BA$1.78
Strawberry Ridge ApartmentsG2BR,1BA$1.39
LandingsThe Amsterdam1BR,1BA$1.77
Enclave at Duncan MeadowsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose is at The Peabody Apartments listed at $985.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Apartment is $1,100 at Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melrose Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is starting from $1,175 at Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Twin Lakes Apartments and starts from $2,104.

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