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Melrose, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Melrose Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Melrose, MA is found at J Malden Center in the Ferryway neighborhood and is 589 square feet priced from $2,605. Atwood in the East Saugus neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 589 square feet and currently listed start at $2,305. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
J Malden CenterS01.3 - Studio589 Sq Ft$2,605
AtwoodStudio-S3589 Sq Ft$2,305
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - Premium585 Sq Ft$1,840
The Emery at Overlook RidgeS3558 Sq Ft$2,318
Rumney FlatsSB554 Sq Ft$2,240
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign EC-E462 Sq Ft$1,973

Cheapest Available Melrose Studio Apartments

As of April 13, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Melrose, MA is the Studio - Premium Model starting from $1,840 at Altitude Apartments in the East Saugus neighborhood. The second most affordable Melrose Studio is the Design EB-E Model at The Chase at Overlook Ridge starting at $1,973 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Melrose is currently $2,186. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - Premium$1,840
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign EB-E$1,973
The Emery at Overlook RidgeS1$2,194
Rumney FlatsSA$2,200
AtwoodStudio-S1$2,230
J Malden CenterS01 - Studio$2,585

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Getting Around Melrose, MA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Melrose Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Melrose with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Melrose is at Altitude Apartments listed at $1,840.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Melrose Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Melrose is $2,186.

What is the largest available Studio Melrose Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 589 square feet unit starting from $2,605 at J Malden Center.

What is the average size for Melrose Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Melrose is currently 769 sq ft.

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