Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Average rent in
Melrose, MA

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,450. This is +29%, or $550, higher than the national average.

$2.60

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,450

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,450. This is +29%, or $550, higher than the national average.

$2.60

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

80%
20%
$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 6% 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 $2,475. A 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Melrose, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,975

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$2,800

2%

18%

4 bedroom

$5,200

12%

2%

Studio

$1,850

No Change

45%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

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$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,872
increased by51%

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

6h 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

Greenwood St #13 - Photo 1 of 1

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 Mar 1

21 Greenwood St #13R - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

21 Greenwood St #14R - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ 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 Mar 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 Jan 23

112 Lynde St Unit 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose

APARTMENT - Melrose, MA

112 Lynde St Unit 1 #1, Melrose, MA 02176

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent

59 Greenwood St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Melrose Highlands condo for rent in Melrose

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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

Condo for rent

Available Mar 4

15 Berwick St Unit 15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose

CONDO - Melrose, MA

15 Berwick St Unit 15, Melrose, MA 02176

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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

Condo for rent