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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- On-site laundry
- Professionally managed building
Location
223 Essex St #37, Melrose, MA 02176, USA|Downtown Melrose
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Amenities for 223 Essex St #37, Downtown Melrose
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | Unfurnished |
Building
| Cats OK | Laundry Shared |
| Onsite Laundry |
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One-time.
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 223 Essex St #37
Charming 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment – Heat & Hot Water Included – MelroseWelcome to Waverly Apartments at 223 Essex Street in Melrose. This well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers a comfortable layout with hardwood floors and great natural light in a professionally managed building. Heat and hot water are included in the rent, helping keep your monthly expenses predictable. The building features on-site laundry for added convenience and is ideally located just steps from the Cedar Park Commuter Rail, making commuting easy. Downtown Melrose shops, restaurants, and local amenities are all within walking distance. One cat allowed. A great opportunity to enjoy convenient living in a prime Melrose location.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Melrose |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02176 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Melrose
1-bedroom apartments at 223 Essex St #37 cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Melrose.
Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
Downtown Melrose
Melrose
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,172 |
| 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 | $1,968 |
| July 2026 | $1,980 |
| August 2026 | $2,039 |
| September 2026 | $1,950 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| July 2026 | $1,933 |
| August 2026 | $1,963 |
| September 2026 | $1,850 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 223 Essex St #37
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-
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Getting around Melrose near 223 Essex St #37
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
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 223 Essex St #37, Melrose
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some 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 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within a short drive
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