Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Average rent in
Melrose, MA

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,600. This is +35%, or $670, higher than the national average.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,600

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,600. This is +35%, or $670, higher than the national average.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
64%
30%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA costs about $1,875 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 $4,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$2,600

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,195

10%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,200

29%

22%

Studio

$2,500

9%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

22%

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 by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

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32 Tappan St. - Photo 1 of 1

2h 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

175 West Wyoming Avenue #42 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

21 Greenwood Street #7 - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

8 Glen Avenue #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose

Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex) - Melrose, MA

8 Glen Avenue #2, Melrose, MA 02176

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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

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145 Fairmount Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Tufts Area 5 Bed - Dishwasher, Laundry

145 Fairmount Street, Melrose, MA 02176

4 beds

1 bath

$4,000

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

Available Oct 14

145 Fairmount Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Tufts Area 5 Bed - Dishwasher, Laundry

145 Fairmount Street, Melrose, MA 02176

5 beds

1 bath

$4,500

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

Available Jun 1