Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,500 (44 Rentals)

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22 Howard St

MelroseMA02176
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32 Tappan St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Tappan St.

32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176
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119 West Wyoming
1 Bedroom Apartments

119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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Stoneham House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneham House

180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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7 Falmouth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

7 Falmouth St

7 Falmouth StSaugus, MA 01906
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411 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Main St

411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Highlands Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30 Howard St7H Falmouth1BR,1BA$1,600
7 Falmouth St7H1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Highlands area is the $0.18 price per square foot 119 Myrtle St Model at 119 Myrtle St, Unit #1 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Melrose Highlands apartment is the 22 Linden Rd Model at 22 Linden Rd starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
119 Myrtle St, Unit #1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
22 Linden Rd22 Linden Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
37 Sylvan Ave37 Sylvan Ave4BR,2BA$1.82
110 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #2110 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
5 Day St, Unit #25 Day St2BR,1BA$2.26
23 Rendall Pl, Unit #2323 Rendall Pl2BR,1BA$2.09
54 Lynde St, Unit #654 Lynde St2BR,1BA$2.28
159 Franklin St, Unit #D3159 Franklin St2BR,1BA$2.27
27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #127 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.29
55 Lynde Ave, Unit #255 Lynde Ave2BR,1BA$2.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

Ranked #2

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 Highlands, Melrose, MA

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Getting Around the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood in Melrose, MA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 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 Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Melrose Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose Highlands is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Highlands is 30 Howard St which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Melrose Highlands costs $4,200.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Melrose Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Melrose Highlands have an average cost of $304 which is $3,896 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Highlands.

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