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223 Essex St, Unit 4
223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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192 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #10
192 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
37 Crystal St
MelroseMA02176
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10 Chestnut St, Unit 3
10 Chestnut StMelrose, MA 02176
10 Chestnut St
MelroseMA02176
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MelroseMA02176
150 Green St
MelroseMA02176
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40 Hurd St
40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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Towne Estates
209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
53 Pearl St
MelroseMA02176
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$2,200
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47 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 7
47 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
288 Main St
MelroseMA02176
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$2,300
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40 Hurd St, Unit 1
40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
156 Main St
MelroseMA02176
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Windsor at Oak Grove
12 Island Hill AveMelrose, MA 02176
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10 Corey StMelrose, MA 02176
126 W Wyoming Ave
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195 Pleasant St
MaldenMA02148
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$1,750
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803 Main St, Unit # 2
803 Main StMalden, MA 02148
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21 Elm St, Unit A1
21 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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683 Main St, Unit 2 F
683 Main StMalden, MA 02148
107 Summer St
MaldenMA02148
2 Granite St
MaldenMA02148
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200 MountainMalden, MA 02148
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85 Maple St, Unit 5
85 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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82 Maple St, Unit 6
82 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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67 Washington St, Unit 102
67 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAltitude Apartments
211 Kennedy DrMalden, MA 02148
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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5
57 Linden AveMalden, MA 02148
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64 Maple St, Unit 5
64 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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45 Florence St, Unit 503
45 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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157 Franklin St, Unit #B2
157 Franklin StStoneham, MA 02180
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Studio Apartments Available NowFurnished Studio-Boston - Saugus
832 BroadwaySaugus, MA 01906
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now17-19 Washington St.
17-19-19 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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171 Washington St, Unit 316
171 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,953 - $3,076
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$1,908 - $3,031
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge, East
11 Overlook Ridge DrRevere, MA 02151
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103 Summer St
MaldenMA02148
59 Spring St
WakefieldMA01880
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15 Bowman St, Unit #1
15 Bowman StMalden, MA 02148
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7 Elm St, Unit C-6
7 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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86 Maple St, Unit 5
86 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMelrose Terrace
12 Melrose TerWakefield, MA 01880
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44 Maple St, Unit 86-4
44 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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76 Maple St, Unit 4
76 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Melrose East Side Studio Apartments | $2,182 | $1,750 | $2,720 |
| Melrose East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $1,670 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,152 | $2,050 | $9,017 |
| Melrose East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,190 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,668 | $2,900 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Melrose East Side Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose East Side area is the $0.52 price per square foot 330 Swains Pond Ave Model at 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $5,150. The second greatest value Melrose East Side apartment is the 19 Washington St S Model at 19 Washington St S, Unit 402 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 | 330 Swains Pond Ave | 5BR,2.5BA | $0.52 |
| 19 Washington St S, Unit 402 | 19 Washington St S | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 460 Highland Ave, Unit #1 | 460 Highland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 41 Baker St, Unit 41 | 41 Baker St | 4BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 496 Lebanon St, Unit 3 | 496 Lebanon St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.83 |
| Pleasant Plaza | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1 | 110 Crescent Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 51 Claremont St, Unit 2 | 51 Claremont St | 3BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 565 Salem St, Unit 2 | 565 Salem St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 86 Maple St, Unit 5 | 86 Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Melrose East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose East Side is under $1,840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Melrose East Side is Warden Place which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Melrose East Side costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose East Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Melrose East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Melrose East Side?
Cheap apartments in Melrose East Side have an average cost of $257 which is $4,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose East Side.
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