Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is $2,200. This is +16%, or $300, higher than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,200

decreased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is $2,200. This is +16%, or $300, higher than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

91%
9%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA have decreased by 21% in the last month and have decreased by 12% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is $2,095. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA costs about $2,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,095

10%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,800

11%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,200

11%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,200

No Change

5%

Studio

$1,900

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-

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Melrose, 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.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to North Medford, Medford, MA.

Downtown Melrose

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is 35% lower than the median rent in North Medford, Medford, MA.

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104 W Emerson St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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