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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. Oaklynne in the West Oak Lane neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Oaklynne1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Godfrey ArmsGodfrey Arms EfficiencyStudio,1BA$895
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$925
Academia SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$935
Fernrock ApartmentsFernrock StudioStudio,1BA$948
YONOStudioStudio,1BA$960
Tyson ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$995

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

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Park area is the $0.61 price per square foot 6322 Rising Sun Ave Model at 6322 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lawncrest neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Melrose Park apartment is the 220 Ryers Ave Model at 220 Ryers Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Mayfair 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.
6322 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 16322 Rising Sun Ave1BR,1BA$0.61
220 Ryers Ave220 Ryers Ave2BR,2BA$1.13
Madison Manor ApartmentsOfficeStudio ,1BA$1.41
Stenton Gardens2BR Platinum2BR,1BA$1.44
386 E Upsal St, Unit 386 upsal street386 E Upsal St2BR,1BA$1.10
Olney Plaza2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
2128 Stenton Ave, Unit Stenton Ave 2nd fl2128 Stenton Ave1BR,1BA$1.22
6240 N 20th St, Unit 2nd Floor - SRO - B16240 N 20th StStudio ,1BA$0.86
6035 Palmetto St, Unit BA6035 Palmetto StStudio ,1BA$1.31
Oaklynne1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31

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Getting Around Melrose Park, PA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $850 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 $1,215 at Olney Plaza.

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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