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96 Upham St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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96 Upham St, Melrose, MA 02176

Furnished | Air conditioning | Balcony

4 beds

1.5 baths

$8,817

$8,145

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APT Correlative Housing - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.7

Very good

APT Correlative Housing

585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,700–$4,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
119 West Wyoming - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

In-unit laundry | Central heat | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
822 Main St #FRONT - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Melrose condo for rent in Melrose

1 Bedroom great location

822 Main St #FRONT, Melrose, MA 02176

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

$2,200

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1000 Stone Pl #1-108 - Photo 1 of 1

3m ago

Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose

Hardwood floor

2 beds

2 baths

$4,180

$3,982

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1000 Stone Pl #3-107 - Photo 1 of 1

9m ago

Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

2 baths

$3,659

$3,483

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1000 Stone Pl #1-309 - Photo 1 of 1

9m ago

Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

2 baths

$3,902

$3,758

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32 Tappan St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

32 Tappan St.

32 Tappan St, Melrose, MA 02176

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.
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40 Hurd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose

40 Hurd St #2, Melrose, MA 02176

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | High ceilings

4 beds

1 bath

$2,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
308 Washington St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose

Melrose Apartment for Rent

308 Washington St #2, Melrose, MA 02176

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Storage

3 beds

1 bath

$2,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
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1000 Stone Pl #3-102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose

3 beds

2 baths

$5,120

$4,607

Price drop

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21 Greenwood St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
21 Greenwood St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Park Towers XI, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Park Towers XI, LLC

447 Pleasant St, Melrose, MA 02176

Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
191 W Wyoming Ave #11 - Photo 1 of 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.
59 Greenwood St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Melrose Highlands condo for rent in Melrose

Spacious 3 Bedrooms Apartment for rent in Melrose, MA.

59 Greenwood St #2, Melrose, MA 02176

Assigned parking | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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452 Main St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose

Main St #2, Melrose, MA 02148

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
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84 Crescent Ave #84 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wyoming house for rent in Melrose

Residential Lease, Melrose, MA

84 Crescent Ave #84, Melrose, MA 02176

Hardwood floor

4 beds

2 baths

$4,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
223 Essex St #37 - Photo 1 of 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

$1,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
223 Essex St #45 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Melrose condo for rent in Melrose

223 Essex St #45, Melrose, MA 02176

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Residences @ Malden Station - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

11h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Residences @ Malden Station

138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,544–$3,745

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12h ago

9.7

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Avalon Saugus

861 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,300–$3,525

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170 Maple St #110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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170 Maple St #110, Malden, MA 02148

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
53 Oakland St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Medford Sq 3 Bedroom - 2 BATHS!!! Huge!

53 Oakland St #2, Medford, MA 02155

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
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Updated: September 15, 2026

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Melrose, MA apartments for rent

Renting in Melrose, MA at a glance

As of today, Melrose's median rent price is $2,400 per month.

Median rent

$2,400

Rentals, last 30 days

24

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$2,400N/A
1 bedroom$1,950N/A
2 bedroom$3,000N/A
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Local insights: What it's like to live in Melrose, MA

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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Melrose, MA?

Melrose Highlands generates the highest consumer interest at 1.16 times the market average, while Downtown Melrose follows closely at 1.08 times above average. Both neighborhoods offer excellent pet-friendly amenities and strong social connectivity with well-developed street infrastructure.

What areas of Melrose, MA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Downtown Melrose and Wyoming present budget-conscious options with 1-bedroom apartments at $1,900 and $1,950 per month respectively, running 9% and 7% below the city median. Wyoming offers the most affordable median rent at $2,210 across all bedroom types.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Melrose, MA?

Melrose excels in pet-friendly living with excellent options in Melrose Highlands, Downtown Melrose, and Wyoming featuring pet-safe windows, dedicated pet spaces, and outdoor areas. These neighborhoods offer pet grooming services, pet events, and pet waste stations with no breed restrictions.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Melrose, MA?

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Melrose, appearing in just 0.03% of total listings. Two-bedroom apartments show the highest rate at 0.05% of listings.

Are most apartments in Melrose, MA largely older buildings or new developments?

Based on our current listings, Melrose apartments blend modern conveniences with classic appeal, with hardwood floors appearing in 31% of listings alongside modern amenities like in-unit laundry and air conditioning. This suggests a mix of updated older buildings and newer developments.

Methodology: How we got this data

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.

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