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Last updated on March 7, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedar Park | $2,095 | |
Downtown Melrose | $2,147 | |
Horace Mann | $2,700 | |
Melrose East Side | $2,500 | |
Melrose Highlands | $2,895 | |
Mount Hood | $2,500 | |
Oak Grove Pine Banks | $2,700 | |
Wyoming | $2,100 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,475 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,650 | 15% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | - |
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%
Downtown Melrose
Average rent
$2,147
Wyoming
Average rent
$2,100
Oak Grove Pine Banks
Average rent
$2,700
Melrose Highlands
Average rent
$2,895
Melrose East Side
Average rent
$2,500
Mount Hood
Average rent
$2,500
Cedar Park
Average rent
$2,095
Horace Mann
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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.
Median rent prices in Melrose, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Andover, MA.
Melrose
higher than the national median
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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6h 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 Mar 1
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
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
5d+ ago
Verified
15 East St #1R, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 23
5d+ ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
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
2d ago
Melrose Highlands condo for rent in Melrose
59 Greenwood St #2, Melrose, MA 02176
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Mar 4
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
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
2d ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
40 Hurd St #40-1, Melrose, MA 02176
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
223 Essex St #37, Melrose, MA 02176
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Melrose Highlands townhouse for rent in Melrose
5 beds
2 baths
$4,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Apr 1
12h ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
15 East St #1R, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 23
2d ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
340 Main St #5, Melrose, MA 02176
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
6h 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
2d ago
Melrose Highlands condo for rent in Melrose
59 Greenwood St #2, Melrose, MA 02176
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Mar 4
3d ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
23 W Wyoming Ave #6, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,941
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
3d ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
340 Main St #5, Melrose, MA 02176
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Feb 15
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
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
223 Essex St #37, Melrose, MA 02176
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1