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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 18, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose East Side?

There are currently 368 Apartments for Rent in Melrose East Side, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $8,635. There are also 150 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose East Side ranging from $975 to $5,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melrose East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose East Side ranges from $975 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $3,220.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melrose East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melrose East Side range from $2,600 to $5,769, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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