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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA. 105 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $200

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    Office, Charlestown, MA 02129
    STUDIO $125
    1 BED $2,155
    3 BEDS $2,750+

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Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with couches and a tv
    36
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    32 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901
    1 BED Ask for Pricing

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Apartments Under $1,200

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a white house on the corner of a street
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    57-59 Vinal Avenue & 23 Grand View Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $1,234
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,288

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Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a television
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    16 & 30 Pratt Place, Revere, MA 02151
    STUDIO $1,585
    1 BED $1,824+
    2 BEDS $2,149

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Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a couch and a chair
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    211 Kennedy Drive, Malden, MA 02148
    STUDIO $1,725+
    1 BED $1,820+
    2 BEDS $2,555+

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  • a yellow house with steps and a red door
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    11-11A Austin Street, Somerville, MA 02145
    3 BEDS $1,823
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    447 Pleasant Street, Melrose, MA 02176
    1 BED $1,895+
  • a living room with a couch and two stools
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    103 Ninth Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a green and pink building on the corner of a street
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    33 Medford Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
    1 BED $2,050
    3 BEDS $2,575
  • A modern living room with a large orange sofa and a painting on the wall.
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    180 Central Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
    STUDIO $2,166+
    1 BED $2,425+
    2 BEDS $3,152+
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  • a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    136 & 138 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $2,195+
    1 BED $2,350+
  • A living room with a blue sofa and a fireplace.
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    100 Stockton Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,284+
    2 BEDS $3,023+
  • a field of flowers with clouds in the sky
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    965-983 Fellsway, Medford, MA 02155
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    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A living room with a grey couch and a coffee table.
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    1 Founders Wy, Saugus, MA 01906
    1 BED $2,443+
    2 BEDS $3,003+
    3 BEDS $3,606+
  • a white house with a tree in front of it
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    72 Marshall Street, Somerville, MA 02145
    1 BED $2,498
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
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    123 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
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    2 BEDS $2,600+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a window
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    10 Inner Belt Rd, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $2,602+
    1 BED $3,099+
    2 BEDS $4,110+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a glass table, and a painting on the wall.
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    30 Caldwell Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
    STUDIO $2,792+
    1 BED $2,951+
    2 BEDS $3,420+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a tv
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    9 Central Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $2,895
    1 BED $3,200
  • an open living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
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    61 Eutaw Street, E. Boston, MA 02128
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,200
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  • a living room with a gray couch and yellow pillows
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    1 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,498+
    4 BEDS $5,225+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    18 Anderson Lane, Lynn, MA 01902
    Income Restricted
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a refrigerator
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    25 Pleasant Street, Lynn, MA 01902
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Getting around in Melrose, MA

84 /100
Very Walkable
35 /100
Some Transit
46 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 84, Transit Score®: 35, Bike Score®: 46

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose, MA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,895 and $1,950.

How many cheap rentals are available in Melrose, MA on RentCafe?

There are 4 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Melrose, MA were last updated on 25 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Melrose, MA?

The average Melrose, MA cheap apartment size is 413 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Melrose, MA?

Cheap apartments in Melrose, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Melrose, MA?

A cheap apartment in Melrose, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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