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115 W Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176, USA|Downtown Melrose
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Property Overview
115 W Emerson St offers strong value, ranking at the top for both value for money and value per square foot in the area. The listing also includes 17 photos, giving renters a clear visual preview, while its notable features and broad appeal make it stand out among nearby options.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- More space
- High school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 115 W Emerson St, Downtown Melrose
Features
| Air Conditioning | Fireplace |
| Forced Air |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer and Dryer |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 115 W Emerson St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 17% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Downtown Melrose.
This condo is what you've been looking for! You'll love the private entrance near-by the parking, making it simple to carry the groceries in, in one trip! The spacious foyer provides the room to enter and remove your outdoor accessories with ease and comfort and has large closets to store them in too! Not only will you have ample cabinetry and counter space in the kitchen, the oversized closets will double as a pantry and small appliance storage with ease. Light pours into the large living room, creating an inviting space to gather in and you'll enjoy the ambiance of the fireplace in the colder months too! Behind a beautiful pocket door, separate from the living area, the enormous bedroom will be your private sanctuary to escape to each night. Another bonus is the dedicated storage in the basement and young systems.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 115 W Emerson St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 350 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Melrose |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02176 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Melrose
1-bedroom apartments at 115 W Emerson St cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Downtown Melrose
Melrose
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $2,012 |
| August 2024 | $2,238 |
| September 2024 | $2,247 |
| October 2024 | $2,042 |
| November 2024 | $2,187 |
| December 2024 | $2,173 |
| January 2025 | $2,021 |
| February 2025 | $2,117 |
| March 2025 | $2,198 |
| April 2025 | $2,135 |
| May 2025 | $1,968 |
| June 2025 | $2,590 |
| July 2025 | $2,713 |
| August 2025 | $2,696 |
| September 2025 | $2,416 |
| October 2025 | $1,799 |
| November 2025 | $1,832 |
| December 2025 | $2,066 |
| January 2026 | $2,052 |
| February 2026 | $2,010 |
| March 2026 | $2,000 |
| April 2026 | $2,056 |
| May 2026 | $2,090 |
| June 2026 | $1,975 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,795 |
| August 2024 | $1,795 |
| September 2024 | $2,123 |
| October 2024 | $2,073 |
| November 2024 | $2,186 |
| December 2024 | $2,195 |
| January 2025 | $1,830 |
| February 2025 | $1,850 |
| March 2025 | $2,060 |
| April 2025 | $2,018 |
| May 2025 | $1,960 |
| June 2025 | $2,288 |
| July 2025 | $2,650 |
| August 2025 | $2,200 |
| December 2025 | $2,700 |
| January 2026 | $2,026 |
| February 2026 | $1,894 |
| March 2026 | $1,898 |
| April 2026 | $1,887 |
| May 2026 | $1,900 |
| June 2026 | $1,872 |
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Can I afford to live at 115 W Emerson St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$62,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near 115 W Emerson St
Roosevelt Elementary School
253 vinton st
melrose, MA, 2176
K-5Public
A
Lincoln Elementary School
80 west wyoming ave
melrose, MA, 2176
K-5Public
A-
Early Childhood Center
16 franklin st
melrose, MA, 2176
PK, KPublic
B+
Winthrop Elementary School
162 first st
melrose, MA, 2176
K-5Public
A
Horace Mann Elementary School
40 damon ave
melrose, MA, 2176
K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Melrose near 115 W Emerson St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 115 W Emerson St, Melrose
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 115 W Emerson St
Garniss Market
163 W Emerson St
Shaw's Supermarket
34 Essex St
Whole Foods Market
880 Main St
Selenas Market
194 Salem St
P & C Market & Caribbean Cuisine
35 Lebanon St
Apple of My Eye
377 Franklin St
DICK'S Sporting Goods
1201 Broadway
PINK by VS
1201 Broadway
T.J. Maxx
1201 Broadway
Ablaurels LLC
1201 Broadway
Bohemian Coffee House
132 W Emerson St
Jamba
498 Main Street
Starbucks
521 Main St
Dunkin'
470 Lynn Fells Pkwy
Dunkin'
348 Main St
Dockside Restaurant
1099 Main St
Patrick's
40 Lebanon St
Pearl Street Station Restaurant & B.B.Q
53 Summer St
Nobility Hill Tavern
423 Main St
Buffalo Wild Wings
162 Main St
Sweet Spot Bakery
163 W Emerson St
Green Street Natural Foods
164 Green St
Real Health Food Inc
278 Main St
Melrose Farmers Market Inc
15 Damon Ave
Moderno Salon & Organic Loft
1188 Main St
Melrose Pool
Bowden Park
Playground
Playground
Ell Pond
Alfredo's Italian Kitchen
126 W Emerson St
Bohemian Coffee House
132 W Emerson St
Wood & Fire
35 Essex St
Sushi Corner
18C Essex St
Turner's Seafood
506 Main St
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