Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Average rent in
Melrose, MA

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,462. This is +27%, or $517, higher than the national average.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,462

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,462. This is +27%, or $517, higher than the national average.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
68%
27%
$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.

Rent price trends in
Melrose, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA costs about $2,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in Melrose, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,575.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,025

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,650

3%

17%

3 bedroom

$3,500

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,300

11%

4%

Studio

$2,209

25%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,209

Last 30 days

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

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$2,462
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, MA is 15% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

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Discover rentals in Melrose, MA

32 Tappan St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

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.

Apartment for rent

21 Greenwood St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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 May 1

119 West Wyoming - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

21 Greenwood St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

21 Greenwood St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

15 East St #1R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

23 W Wyoming Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

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

15 Grove St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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 May 1