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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 1 Bed unit found at Hudson Heights Apartments priced from $936. Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson Heights ApartmentsThe Kiln1BR,1BA$936
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
The Overlook1 Bed/1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose, NY and Nearby

As of August 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose area is the $1.29 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Enclave at Duncan Meadows in the starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Melrose apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at City Lofts of Cohoes starting at $2,845 with a $1.71 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.
Enclave at Duncan MeadowsPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.29
City Lofts of Cohoes3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.71
Stoneledge LLVP LLCThe Hoosick 2D (Apt.10)2BR,2BA$1.53
Shelter CoveHarwich1BR,1BA$1.36
Water's ViewColorado A1BR,1BA$1.54
Maplewood EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.60
The Ridge ApartmentsRidge B1BR,1BA$1.65
Twin Lakes ApartmentsChamplain1BR,1BA$1.61
School One1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Hudson Heights ApartmentsThe Kiln1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Melrose, NY with pricing that ranges from $936 to $3,980. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose ranging from $800 to $3,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose ranges from $800 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,922.

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