Cheap Homes for Rent in Fells Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Fells area of Melrose.

property at 340 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

340 Main St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 92 Maple St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

92 Maple St, Unit 4

92 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 88 Maple St

$2,250

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$2,250

Total Monthly Price
$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

88 Maple St, Unit 1

88 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 86 Maple St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

86 Maple St, Unit 88-B

86 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 94 Maple St

$2,300

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

94 Maple St, Unit 1

94 Maple St
MaldenMA02148

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property at 27 W Wyoming Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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27 W Wyoming Ave

MelroseMA02176
property at 90 Russell St

$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

90 Russell St, Unit 90

90 Russell St
MelroseMA02176

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fells area is the $0.24 price per square foot 19 Washington St S Model at 19 Washington St S, Unit 402 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Fells apartment is the 460 Highland Ave Model at 460 Highland Ave, Unit #1 starting at $2,395 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fells apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Washington St S, Unit 40219 Washington St S2BR,1BA$0.24
460 Highland Ave, Unit #1460 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
11 Knollin St, Unit 211 Knollin St4BR,2BA$2.09
Pleasant Plaza22BR,2BA$1.91
93 Meridian St, Unit 293 Meridian St2BR,1.5BA$1.73
110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1110 Crescent Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10
90 Pierce St, Unit 190 Pierce St2BR,1BA$2.42
12 Florence St, Unit 30912 Florence St2BR,2BA$2.72
47 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 747 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Fells

What type of rentals are currently available in Fells?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Fells, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,670 to $9,344. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fells ranging from $1,600 to $6,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fells ranges from $1,600 to $6,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,453.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fells?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fells range from $2,600 to $4,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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