Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Melrose, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Melrose

$2,570/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Melrose is $2,570 per month as of September 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $670 more per month.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Melrose

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Melrose rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Melrose, MA

Average rent prices in Melrose have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Melrose, MA

Rent prices in Melrose vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melrose is $2,540, whereas a house costs $4,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$2,916

35%

43%

1 bedroom

$1,975

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$2,950

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,100

16%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,995

12%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,916

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

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.

How does rent in Melrose, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Melrose and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.

Melrose

Median rent price$2,570
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, MA is 8% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

Discover rentals in Melrose, MA

32 Tappan St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

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

21 Greenwood St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose

2 beds

1 bath

$2,375

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

42 Hurd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose

4 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

59 Greenwood St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Melrose Highlands condo for rent in Melrose

Spacious 3 Bedrooms Apartment for rent in Melrose, MA.

59 Greenwood St #2, Melrose, MA 02176

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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

Condo for rent

Available Aug 21

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Melrose, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Melrose rental market.

How much is rent in Melrose?

The average rent in Melrose is $2,570 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Melrose?

Average rent prices in Melrose have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Melrose rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Melrose is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Melrose?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Melrose are Downtown Melrose ($2,400/mo), Cedar Park ($2,594/mo), and Melrose East Side ($2,615/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Melrose?

To comfortably afford rent in Melrose, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Arlington