
Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,500 (10 Rentals)
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223 Essex St

191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit uni#10

43 Pomeworth St, Unit 34

43 Pomeworth St
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4 Nixon Ln, Unit 1W

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189 W Wyoming Ave, Unit uni#22
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Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Melrose Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Melrose Highlands 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,963 | $2,300 | $5,150 |
Melrose Highlands 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,235 | $3,300 | $5,450 |
Melrose Highlands 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA.
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Cheapest Available Melrose Highlands Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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30 Howard St | 7H Falmouth | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
7 Falmouth St | 7H | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA
As of April 29, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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119 Myrtle St, Unit #1 | 119 Myrtle St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
22 Linden Rd | 22 Linden Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
51 Mount Vernon St, Unit #5 | 51 Mount Vernon St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.28 |
37 Sylvan Ave | 37 Sylvan Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.82 |
19 Brazil St, Unit 1 | 19 Brazil St | 4BR,2BA | $2.11 |
110 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #2 | 110 W Wyoming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
5 Day St, Unit #2 | 5 Day St | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
23 Rendall Pl, Unit #23 | 23 Rendall Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
159 Franklin St, Unit #D3 | 159 Franklin St | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
55 Lynde Ave, Unit #2 | 55 Lynde Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose Highlands
What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose Highlands?
There are currently 160 Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $16,222. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose Highlands ranging from $1,500 to $5,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melrose Highlands?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose Highlands ranges from $1,500 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,684.
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