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119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176
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Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose East Side area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 30 Howard St priced from $1,600. 7 Falmouth St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Melrose East Side apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30 Howard St7H Falmouth1BR,1BA$1,600
7 Falmouth St7H1BR,1BA$1,600
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose East Side area is the $0.25 price per square foot 22 Linden Rd Model at 22 Linden Rd in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Melrose East Side apartment is the 106 Laurel St Model at 106 Laurel St, Unit #1 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Linden Rd22 Linden Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
106 Laurel St, Unit #1106 Laurel St1BR,1BA$0.26
119 Myrtle St, Unit #1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
110 Laurel St, Unit #1110 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.26
20 Washington Pl, Unit #11420 Washington Pl2BR,1BA$0.24
69 Washington St, Unit #1869 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.20
230 Mountain Ave, Unit 230230 Mountain Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.88
584 Salem St, Unit 3584 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.03
131 Tremont St131 Tremont St3BR,1.5BA$2.00
71 Granville Ave, Unit #171 Granville Ave1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Melrose, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA

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Getting Around the Melrose East Side Neighborhood in Melrose, MA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose East Side is at Altitude Apartments listed at $1,825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose East Side Apartment is $1,600 at 30 Howard St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose East Side is starting from $2,285 at Altitude Apartments.

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