Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 5, 2025
Last updated on December 5, 2025
Last updated on December 5, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,600. This is +35%, or $670, higher than the national average.
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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Melrose, MA is $2,600. This is +35%, or $670, 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 increased 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 $1,875 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 $4,100.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,195 | 10% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 29% | 22% | |
Studio | $2,500 | 9% | - |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedar Park | $2,692 | |
Downtown Melrose | $2,795 | |
Horace Mann | $2,771 | |
Melrose East Side | $2,833 | |
Melrose Highlands | $2,600 | |
Mount Hood | $2,708 | |
Oak Grove Pine Banks | $2,550 | |
Wyoming | $2,550 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,887 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
22%
Wyoming
Average rent
$2,550
Melrose East Side
Average rent
$2,833
Oak Grove Pine Banks
Average rent
$2,550
Downtown Melrose
Average rent
$2,795
Mount Hood
Average rent
$2,708
Melrose Highlands
Average rent
$2,600
Horace Mann
Average rent
$2,771
Cedar Park
Average rent
$2,692
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,887
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
3%
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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higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
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2h ago
32 Tappan St, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
17h ago
Melrose Highlands apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2d ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
8 Glen Avenue #2, Melrose, MA 02176
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown is for 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 is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed 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 is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
23h ago
585 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,775–$3,250
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown is for 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 is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Melrose apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
340 Main Street #5, Melrose, MA 02176
Studio
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Melrose East Side apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
29 Lynde St, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
145 Fairmount Street, Melrose, MA 02176
5 beds
1 bath
$4,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed 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 is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Verified
19 Trenton St, Melrose, MA 02176
4 beds
1 bath
$5,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jan 1
23h ago
585 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,775–$3,250
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
27 W Wyoming Ave #3, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown is for 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 is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2h ago
32 Tappan St, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
2h ago
32 Tappan St, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Wyoming apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
2d ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
8 Glen Avenue #2, Melrose, MA 02176
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wyoming condo for rent in Melrose
340 Main Street #5, Melrose, MA 02176
Studio
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
29 Lynde St, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Oak Grove - Pine Banks apartment for rent in Melrose
112 Lynde St #1, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent