Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is $2,450. This is +26%, or $505, higher than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is $2,450. This is +26%, or $505, 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.
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA have decreased by 20% in the last month and have decreased 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 Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is $2,692. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA costs about $1,725 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,015. Houses for rent in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,550.
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,495 | 9% | 8% | |
| 2 bedroom | $2,895 | No Change | 13% | |
| 3 bedroom | $3,150 | 11% | 5% | |
| 4 bedroom | $3,300 | No Change | 48% | |
| Studio | $1,800 | - | - | 
| Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
| Melrose East Side | $2,615 | |
| Melrose Highlands | $2,700 | |
| North Medford | $3,550 | |
| Oak Grove Pine Banks | $3,322 | |
| Oakland Vale | $2,930 | |
| Wyoming | $2,695 | 
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | $2,692 | 6% | No Change | |
| Condos | $2,275 | 21% | No Change | |
| Houses | $3,550 | No Change | - | |
| Rooms | $1,000 | No Change | - | 
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last year
48%
North Medford
Average rent
$3,550
Melrose East Side
Average rent
$2,615
Melrose Highlands
Average rent
$2,700
Oak Grove Pine Banks
Average rent
$3,322
Wyoming
Average rent
$2,695
Oakland Vale
Average rent
$2,930
Apartments
Average rent
$2,692
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
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.
Median rent prices in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to North Medford, Medford, MA.
Downtown Melrose
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA is 31% lower than the median rent in North Medford, Medford, MA.
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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
2d ago
585 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
2 beds
2 baths
$3,015–$3,575
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