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Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Melrose East Side
$2,748/mo
53%vs previous year
The average rent in Melrose East Side is $2,748 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $823 more per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Melrose East Side
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melrose East Side rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA
Average rent prices in Melrose East Side have increased by 114% over the last month and have decreased by 53% 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 East Side, Melrose, MA
Rent prices in Melrose East Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melrose East Side is $2,807, whereas a house costs $3,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose East Side run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,763 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 | 4% | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,316 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,450 |  22% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cliftondale | $2,395 | |
Horace Mann | $2,930 | |
Lawrence Estates | $4,000 | |
Melrose Highlands | $2,100 | |
Mount Hood | $2,900 | |
Oakland Vale | $2,945 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,807 | 28% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,625 | 65% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,763
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,316
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
19%
Lawrence Estates
Average rent
$4,000
Horace Mann
Average rent
$2,930
Melrose Highlands
Average rent
$2,100
Mount Hood
Average rent
$2,900
Cliftondale
Average rent
$2,395
Oakland Vale
Average rent
$2,945
Apartments
Average rent
$2,807
Last 30 days
28%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Houses
Average rent
$3,625
Last 30 days
65%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Melrose East Side, 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 East Side, Melrose, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Melrose East Side and Lawrence Estates by all bedroom counts and property types.
Melrose East Side
43%higher than the national median
108%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA is 31% lower than the median rent in Lawrence Estates, Medford, MA.
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3d ago
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4 beds
1.5 baths
$9,991
$8,537
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3d ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$9,991
$8,537
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$9,991
$8,537
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Melrose East Side, Melrose, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Melrose East Side rental market.
How much is rent in Melrose East Side?
The average rent in Melrose East Side is $2,748 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melrose East Side?
Average rent prices in Melrose East Side have increased by 114% over the last month and have decreased by 53% since last year.
How does Melrose East Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Melrose East Side is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $823 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Melrose East Side?
To comfortably afford rent in Melrose East Side, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/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).