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Last updated on April 22, 2026
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.
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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.
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 1% 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 $2,450. 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% | - |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedar Park | $2,800 | |
Downtown Melrose | $2,600 | |
Horace Mann | $2,700 | |
Melrose East Side | $2,450 | |
Melrose Highlands | $2,400 | |
Mount Hood | $2,550 | |
Oak Grove Pine Banks | $2,800 | |
Wyoming | $2,800 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,450 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,875 | 11% | - | |
Houses | $3,575 | 11% | - |
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%
Downtown Melrose
Average rent
$2,600
Wyoming
Average rent
$2,800
Oak Grove Pine Banks
Average rent
$2,800
Melrose Highlands
Average rent
$2,400
Melrose East Side
Average rent
$2,450
Mount Hood
Average rent
$2,550
Cedar Park
Average rent
$2,800
Horace Mann
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
11%
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.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, MA is 15% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
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4d 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
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
5d+ ago
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
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
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
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 Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
23 W Wyoming Ave #6, Melrose, MA 02176
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
4d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
15 Grove St #2, Melrose, MA 02176
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
10h ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$4,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
2 baths
$3,655
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
4 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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 Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
23 W Wyoming Ave #6, Melrose, MA 02176
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
4d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
15 Grove St #2, Melrose, MA 02176
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
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
4 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
10h ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$4,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4d 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
4d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
23 W Wyoming Ave #6, Melrose, MA 02176
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
4d 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
4d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
15 Grove St #2, Melrose, MA 02176
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
4d ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800–$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
4 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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
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 Apr 1