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The average rent in Melrose, as of June 2026, is down 2.42% compared to last month but up 8.58% year-over-year.
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1d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$2,791
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 25
1d ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
3 beds
2 baths
$4,716
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
23 W Wyoming Ave #6, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 9
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
4 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Mount Hood house for rent in Melrose
4 beds
2 baths
$4,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 1
Hardwood Floor
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Elevator
5d+ ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
Hardwood floor
2 beds
2 baths
$3,803
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
824 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Wyoming house for rent in Melrose
5 beds
4 baths
$5,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
340 Main St #502, Melrose, MA 02176
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | High ceilings
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Melrose East Side apartment for rent in Melrose
3 beds
1 bath
$2,925
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
223 Essex St #26, Melrose, MA 02176
Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
223 Essex St #37, Melrose, MA 02176
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,685–$3,762
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
72 Myrtle St #1, Malden, MA 02148
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
20h ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,240–$3,910
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
306 Spring Street Ext, Medford, MA 02155
Hardwood floor | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
$2,900
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
9h ago
Verified
289 Fellsway W #1, Medford, MA 02155
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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Locals appreciate Melrose, MA for its convenient access to Boston, making it easy for commuters. The parks and schools receive high marks, with many families enjoying the spacious areas for outdoor activities and well-regarded educational institutions. Residents often mention the vibrant downtown area, which features a variety of restaurants and shops. However, some express concerns about parking availability and street maintenance, particularly during winter months.
One-bedroom apartments in Melrose consistently rent for around $2,760 per month across the city's most popular neighborhoods. Two-bedroom rental pricing data is not currently available for the area.
The best time to look for an apartment in Melrose is in November, as it is the least competitive month with lower demand, making it a good time to find deals with less competition.
Melrose Highlands generates the highest renter interest at 1.16 times the market average and offers strong walkability with transit connections. Downtown Melrose follows closely with 1.08 times above-average interest and similar social amenities. Wyoming provides excellent pet-friendly features and walkability metrics for active renters.
Wyoming offers the most affordable option with median rent around $2,400 per month. This neighborhood provides good value while maintaining pet-friendly amenities and walkability features that make it attractive to renters seeking both affordability and lifestyle benefits.
Pet-friendly apartments are well-represented in Melrose, found in 41% of available listings. Wyoming and Melrose Highlands particularly welcome pets with no breed restrictions, pet events, grooming services, and dedicated pet spaces including waste facilities and pet-safe windows.
Utilities are rarely included in Melrose rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of available apartments. Only three-bedroom units occasionally include utilities, representing about 0.10% of that apartment category.
Melrose apartments blend classic and modern features, with hardwood floors appearing in 49% of units suggesting many older buildings with character. However, air conditioning is found in 46% of listings, and several neighborhoods feature sustainable construction materials and modern green building features.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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