Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose Highlands Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,800 (13 Rentals)

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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 07, 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
43 Union St, Unit #143 Union St3BR,1.5BA$2.25
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
55 Lynde Ave, Unit #255 Lynde Ave2BR,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 179 Apartments for Rent in Melrose Highlands, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $10,195. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose Highlands ranging from $1,895 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 $1,895 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,328.

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