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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Melrose, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Melrose
$1,380/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Melrose is $1,380 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $520 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Melrose
7
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melrose 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, MN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Melrose, MN
Average rent prices in Melrose have decreased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same 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, MN
Rent prices in Melrose vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melrose is $1,370, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change |  22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,340 |  5% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | No Change | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Melrose, MN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,370 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,340
Last 30 days
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Melrose, MN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,370
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
The table above reflects average rent prices in Melrose, MN, 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, MN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Melrose and Appleton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Melrose
27%lower than the national median
62%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, MN is 90% higher than the median rent in Appleton, MN.
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14%Discover rentals in Melrose, MN
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1250 Railroad Ave Nw, Melrose, MN 56352
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$1,730
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1250 Railroad Ave Nw, Melrose, MN 56352
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$1,730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1250 Railroad Ave Nw, Melrose, MN 56352
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$1,730
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1250 Railroad Ave Nw, Melrose, MN 56352
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$1,730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melrose
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Melrose, MN
Quick answers to common questions about the Melrose rental market.
How much is rent in Melrose?
The average rent in Melrose is $1,380 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melrose?
Average rent prices in Melrose have decreased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Melrose rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Melrose is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $520 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Melrose?
To comfortably afford rent in Melrose, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/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).