Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Melrose, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Melrose
$2,616/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Melrose is $2,616 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $716 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Melrose
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melrose rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Melrose, MA
Average rent prices in Melrose have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,658, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,228.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,494 | 3% | 78% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 |  3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,250 | 17% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $3,250 | 15% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 10% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedar Park | $2,495 | |
Downtown Melrose | $2,890 | |
Horace Mann | $2,800 | |
Melrose East Side | $2,865 | |
Melrose Highlands | $2,600 | |
Mount Hood | $2,895 | |
Oak Grove Pine Banks | $3,001 | |
Wyoming | $2,659 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,658 | 19% | 40% | |
Condos | $2,150 | 9% | 37% | |
Houses | $3,300 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,494
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
78%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
10%
Downtown Melrose
Average rent
$2,890
Wyoming
Average rent
$2,659
Melrose Highlands
Average rent
$2,600
Oak Grove Pine Banks
Average rent
$3,001
Melrose East Side
Average rent
$2,865
Mount Hood
Average rent
$2,895
Cedar Park
Average rent
$2,495
Horace Mann
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,658
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
40%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
37%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
6%
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
38%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, MA is 14% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
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3h ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
54 Dell Ave #1, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Price dropped $155Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
32 Tappan St, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$8,319
Price dropped $423Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
Studio
1 bath
$2,672
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose condo for rent in Melrose
822 Main St #FRONT, Melrose, MA 02176
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
4h ago
Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose
4 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
11h ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$4,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose
4 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$8,319
Price dropped $423Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose condo for rent in Melrose
822 Main St #FRONT, Melrose, MA 02176
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
3h ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
54 Dell Ave #1, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Price dropped $155Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
20h ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
223 Essex St #45, Melrose, MA 02176
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 $2,616 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melrose?
Average rent prices in Melrose have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Melrose rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Melrose is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $716 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Melrose?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Melrose are Cedar Park ($2,495/mo), Melrose Highlands ($2,600/mo), and Wyoming ($2,659/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Melrose?
To comfortably afford rent in Melrose, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/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).