Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 20, 2026

Average rent in
Melrose, MA

Last updated on January 20, 2026

Last updated on January 20, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $495, higher than the national average.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,395

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

25

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $495, higher than the national average.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

81%
16%
3%
$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 decreased 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 $2,050 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

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,300

8%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,200

4%

7%

Studio

$1,897

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,897

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

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$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

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104 W Emerson St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

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 reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

110 Crescent Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose

3 beds

1 bath

$2,695

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

39 Cleveland St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$2,975

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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Available Mar 1

8 Glen Road #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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

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Available Dec 22

8 Glen Ave Unit 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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8 Glen Ave Unit 2 #2, Melrose, MA 02176

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

The price shown reflects 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 reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided 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 reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1