Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Melrose, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Melrose
$2,670/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Melrose is $2,670 per month as of June 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $720 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Melrose
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melrose rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Melrose, MA
Average rent prices in Melrose have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Melrose, MA
Rent prices in Melrose vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melrose is $2,670, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,549 |  9% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,087 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,050 |  3% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,650 | 7% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,850 | 2% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedar Park | $2,895 | |
Downtown Melrose | $2,700 | |
Horace Mann | $3,138 | |
Melrose East Side | $2,600 | |
Melrose Highlands | $3,100 | |
Mount Hood | $2,695 | |
Oak Grove Pine Banks | $2,937 | |
Wyoming | $2,639 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,670 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 49% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,549
Last 30 days
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,087
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,850
Last 30 days
2%
Downtown Melrose
Average rent
$2,700
Wyoming
Average rent
$2,639
Melrose Highlands
Average rent
$3,100
Oak Grove Pine Banks
Average rent
$2,937
Melrose East Side
Average rent
$2,600
Horace Mann
Average rent
$3,138
Mount Hood
Average rent
$2,695
Cedar Park
Average rent
$2,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,670
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
49%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Melrose, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Melrose, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Melrose and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.
Melrose
37%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, MA is 8% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
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Discover rentals in Melrose, MA
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
300 Park Terrace Dr #335, Melrose, MA 02180
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1d ago
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.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
5d+ ago
Verified
23 W Wyoming Ave #6, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
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
1d ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
2 baths
$3,722
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
2d ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$2,763
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
4d ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$2,935
$2,715
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
300 Park Terrace Dr #335, Melrose, MA 02180
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
23 W Wyoming Ave #6, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
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
2d ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
824 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
119 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
23 W Wyoming Ave #6, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
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
1d ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
2 baths
$3,525
$3,336
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$2,864
$2,667
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 25
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Frequently asked questions for Melrose, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Melrose rental market.
How much is rent in Melrose?
The average rent in Melrose is $2,670 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melrose?
Average rent prices in Melrose have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Melrose rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Melrose is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $720 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Melrose?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Melrose are Melrose East Side ($2,600/mo), Wyoming ($2,639/mo), and Mount Hood ($2,695/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Melrose?
To comfortably afford rent in Melrose, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Melrose?
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.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).