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Last updated on January 20, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedar Park | $2,700 | |
Downtown Melrose | $2,295 | |
Horace Mann | $2,775 | |
Melrose East Side | $2,600 | |
Melrose Highlands | $2,095 | |
Mount Hood | $2,700 | |
Oak Grove Pine Banks | $2,300 | |
Wyoming | $2,335 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 30% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,650 | 15% | No Change |
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%
Downtown Melrose
Average rent
$2,295
Wyoming
Average rent
$2,335
Melrose East Side
Average rent
$2,600
Oak Grove Pine Banks
Average rent
$2,300
Melrose Highlands
Average rent
$2,095
Horace Mann
Average rent
$2,775
Cedar Park
Average rent
$2,700
Mount Hood
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
30%
Houses
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
15%
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 4% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
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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
3d 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
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
2d ago
Verified
39 Cleveland St #2, Melrose, MA 02176
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.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
5d+ ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
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
5d+ ago
Verified
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
13h ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$3,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d 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
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
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
$2,095
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Melrose East Side apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 11
3d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
8 Cleveland St #2, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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 Feb 1
5d+ ago
Melrose East Side 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 Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
39 Cleveland St #2, Melrose, MA 02176
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.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Verified
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
5d+ ago
Verified
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
13h ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$3,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
27 W Wyoming Ave Apt 3 #3, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
8 Cleveland St #2, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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 Feb 1
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
340 Main St #5, Melrose, MA 02176
Studio
1 bath
$1,600
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 Dec 19
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose 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 Oct 1
11h ago
56 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
2 baths
$3,015–$3,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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
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
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
340 Main St #5, Melrose, MA 02176
Studio
1 bath
$1,600
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 Dec 19
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose 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 Oct 1