Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is $2,625. This is +35%, or $676, higher than the national average.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,625

increased by24%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is $2,625. This is +35%, or $676, higher than the national average.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

74%
26%
$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 increased by 15% in the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $2,700. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA costs about $1,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,800. Houses for rent in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,300

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,810

9%

24%

3 bedroom

$3,650

4%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

-

Studio

$1,895

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,810

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

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$2,625
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is 25% lower than the median rent in North Medford, Medford, MA.

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223 Essex St #37 - Photo 1 of 1

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223 Essex St #37, Melrose, MA 02176

1 bed

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223 Essex St #26 - Photo 1 of 1

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$1,850

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824 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176

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1.5 baths

$3,300

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

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