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Pet Friendly
Location
185 Essex St #1A, Melrose, MA 02176, USA|Downtown Melrose
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Property Overview
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
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
- More space
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 185 Essex St #1A, Downtown Melrose
Features
| Dryer | Fireplace |
| Forced Air | Gas |
| Hardwood Floor | Off Street |
| Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Range/Oven |
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| 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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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 185 Essex St #1A
Beautifully maintained condominium community built in 2013 and perfectly positioned for effortless Melrose living. Located just beyond vibrant downtown Melrose and moments from the Cedar Park Commuter Rail, this stylish first-floor one bedroom residence offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and modern design. Sunlit spaces, beautiful wood floors, and an open floor plan create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the living area where a cozy gas fireplace adds character and charm, creating an ideal setting for both entertaining and everyday living. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, generous storage, central air, and easy one-level living within a professionally managed building.
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 185 Essex St #1A compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.7 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.8 miles away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 409 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Extra storage
- In-unit features
- Fireplace
- In-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 1-bedrooms are $108 more than the median rent in this area
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Melrose |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02176 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Downtown Melrose
Melrose
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,968 |
| July 2026 | $1,980 |
| August 2026 | $2,039 |
| September 2026 | $1,912 |
| October 2026 | $1,857 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| July 2026 | $1,933 |
| August 2026 | $1,963 |
| September 2026 | $1,850 |
| October 2026 | $1,850 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| This month | $1,920 |
Schools near 185 Essex St #1A
Lincoln Elementary School
80 west wyoming ave
melrose, MA, 2176
K-5Public
A-
Roosevelt Elementary School
253 vinton st
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-
Getting around Melrose near 185 Essex St #1A
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 185 Essex St #1A, Melrose
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
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 20-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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