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66 Lake Avenue
66 Lake Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176, USA

Apartment for rent
Cat friendly
Monthly rent
$1,900–$2,000The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds1
Baths1
Sqft600
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Spacious interiors with gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a galley kitchen, and extra storage in a well‑maintained building create a comfortable everyday living environment. Strong value for money in the local market and a generous set of 18 listing photos make it easier to assess quality and appeal. The surrounding area is particularly convenient for pet owners, with nearby dog parks, veterinary care, grooming services, and pet supply stores.

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
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • spacious living room
  • gleaming hardwood floors
  • galley kitchen
  • well-maintained building
  • extra storage available
  • hardwood floors throughout

Units

66 Lake Avenue Melrose, MA

New Listing

5

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,900

Listed on 04/12/2026
Listed by Anna Mean
Days on market: 5
Bright and sunny 1-bedroom apartment in a well-maintained building, situated in a residential neighborhood! The unit is located on the second floor, features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, spacious living room with great natural sunlight, galley kitchen with an area for a small dining table, full bathroom and one car parking. Laundry in the building. Cat Welcome! First month and one month security deposit required.

Available

14

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,000

Listed on 02/14/2026
Listed by Anna Mean
Days on market: 62
Great 1-bedroom apartment located on Lake Ave, short distance to Melrose commuter rail. Rent includes hot water and one car parking. The unit features a large living room with lots of windows for natural sunlight, kitchen with gas stove and fridge with a dining area, good sized bedroom, hardwood floors throughout, extra storage available in the basement and coin operated laundry in the building. Cat Friendly. Photos are of similar unit in the building. First month and one month security deposit required to move in.

Occupied Units

Occupied

4

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,525

Listed by Stephanie Pannullo
Days on market: 2663
Melrose Location!!! 1 bedroom small office area 1st floor unit Hot water Included- Outside off street-parking assiged space Storage space and Coin operated Laundry on site Secure Entry Close to All-Quiet Building Non Smoking building Hardwood Floors Galley Kitchens-New cabinets being installed Feb 15 or March 1 move in Cat Friendly Central Air Conditioning 1st and security required Full Month realtor fee charged

Occupied

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,650

Listed by Anna M.
Days on market: 1831
Bright and sunny 1-bedroom apartment in a well-maintained building, situated in a residential neighborhood! The unit features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, spacious living room, galley kitchen, large storage closet, updated bathroom, covered parking. Cat Welcome! First month and one month security deposit required. Tenant to pay for half month broker's fee

Amenities for 66 Lake Avenue

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Controlled Access
Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Assigned Parking
  • Air Conditioning

Policies at 66 Lake Avenue

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

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 66 Lake Avenue

HomeApartments in MelroseDowntown Melrose 66 Lake Ave #5, Melrose, MA 02176, USA

Explore the charm of Downtown Melrose at 66 LK Ave, where four exclusive units await. Each 1-bedroom residence boasts approximately 600 square feet of living space, complete with a spacious living room, gleaming hardwood floors, and a galley kitchen. This well-maintained building offers extra storage, laundry facilities, and a serene residential neighborhood setting. As a cat-friendly property, your feline friends are welcome too! Enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry and take advantage of the nearby top-rated schools, with four elementary, one middle, and one high school all within reach. With its long-term rentals, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living arrangement.

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Address details

Units4
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02176

66 Lake Ave #5 is great for:

Pet owners

  • 7 pet grooming services nearby
  • 9 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 66 Lake Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

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Rent trends in Melrose

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% higher than 1-bedrooms in Downtown Melrose.

Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Melrose
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$2,000
May 2024$2,000
June 2024$2,000
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$2,050
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown Melrose
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$2,025
May 2024$1,896
June 2024$1,795
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$1,899

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $78,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,950.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 66 Lake Ave, Melrose, MA.
4 years ago$1,5501 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,6001 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,5501 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,6001 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,5501 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,6001 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,5501 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,6501 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,6001 bed1 bath

Schools near 66 Lake Ave #5

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 66 Lake Avenue

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 66 Lake Avenue, 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

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