Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Average rent in
Melrose, MA

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,600. This is +34%, or $655, higher than the national average.

$2.46

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,600

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

13

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,600. This is +34%, or $655, higher than the national average.

$2.46

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
57%
39%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

67%
33%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Melrose, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent price trends in
Melrose, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Melrose, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Melrose, MA is $1,895. A 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA costs about $1,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,700. Houses for rent in Melrose, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,700

5%

31%

2 bedroom

$3,100

1%

40%

3 bedroom

$3,600

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,025

No Change

44%

Studio

$2,215

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,215

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

40%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

44%

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.

Compare rent prices in Melrose, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Melrose, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Andover, MA.

Melrose

Median rent price$2,600
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, MA is equal to the median rent in Andover, MA.

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Discover rentals in Melrose, MA

32 Tappan St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

32 Tappan St.

32 Tappan St, Melrose, MA 02176

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

72 Fellsview Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose

4 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 19

700 Franklin St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose

Apartment - Melrose, MA

700 Franklin St #4, Melrose, MA 02176

3 beds

1 bath

$3,150

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

Apartment for rent

40 Hurd St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose

4 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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

Condo for rent

Available Jul 9

295 W Wyoming Ave #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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

Condo for rent

Available Nov 15