Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose Park, PA from $500 (120 Rentals)

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Melrose Park, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Park Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melrose Park, PA is a Studio unit found at Oak Lane Court Apartments in the West Oak Lane neighborhood priced from $750. Regency Village in the West Oak Lane neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Lane Court Apartments0/1.0Studio,1BA$750
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$825
Oaklynne1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$900
Academia SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$937
YONOStudioStudio,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Park, PA and Nearby

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Park area is the $0.97 price per square foot 521 Woodland Ave Model at 521 Woodland Ave, Unit B in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Melrose Park apartment is the 6322 Rising Sun Ave Model at 6322 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 1 starting at $975 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Lawncrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
521 Woodland Ave, Unit B521 Woodland Ave2BR,1BA$0.97
6322 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 16322 Rising Sun Ave1BR,1BA$0.57
5665 E Wister St5665 E Wister St2BR,1BA$0.80
Madison Manor ApartmentsOfficeStudio ,1BA$1.41
227 Roslyn Ave, Unit 2nd fl227 Roslyn Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Olney Plaza2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
6601 N 21st St6601 N 21st St1BR,1BA$1.22
7111 Rising Sun Avenue, Unit 3 rd floor7111 Rising Sun Avenue1BR,1BA$1.25
6240 N 20th St, Unit 2nd Floor B36240 N 20th StStudio ,1BA$0.85
Oaklynne1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38

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Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose Park is at Oak Lane Court Apartments listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Park Apartment is $895 at Oaklynne.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose Park is starting from $1,150 at Regency Village.

What is the most affordable Melrose Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 100 York Apartments and starts from $2,465.

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