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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Melrose, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Melrose
$2,350/mo
31%vs previous year
The average rent in Melrose is $2,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Melrose
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melrose rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Melrose, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Melrose have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 31% 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, New York, NY
Rent prices in Melrose vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melrose is $3,209, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,241.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,897 | - | 53% | |
1 bedroom | $3,100 | 3% | 72% | |
2 bedroom | $3,490 | No Change | 75% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 |  6% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,830 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Concourse | $2,042 | |
Concourse Village | $2,300 | |
Highbridge | $2,300 | |
Mott Haven | $2,600 | |
Washington Heights | $3,000 | |
West Harlem | $4,321 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,209 | No Change | 78% | |
Condos | $3,753 | 135% | - | |
Houses | $3,800 | 130% | - | |
Rooms | $1,830 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,897
Last year
53%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
72%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,490
Last year
75%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,830
Concourse
Average rent
$2,042
Concourse Village
Average rent
$2,300
Highbridge
Average rent
$2,300
Mott Haven
Average rent
$2,600
Washington Heights
Average rent
$3,000
West Harlem
Average rent
$4,321
Apartments
Average rent
$3,209
Last year
78%
Condos
Average rent
$3,753
Last 30 days
135%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
130%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,830
The table above reflects average rent prices in Melrose, New York, NY, 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, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Melrose and Concourse by all bedroom counts and property types.
Melrose
24%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melrose, New York, NY is 15% higher than the median rent in Concourse, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Melrose condo for rent in New York
371 E 159th St #3, New York, NY 10451
3 beds
1 bath
$3,753
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Melrose townhouse for rent in New York
739 Brook Ave #1, New York, NY 10451
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Price dropped $400Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Melrose townhouse for rent in New York
739 Brook Ave #1, New York, NY 10451
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Price dropped $400Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Melrose townhouse for rent in New York
739 Brook Ave #1, New York, NY 10451
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Price dropped $400Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Melrose condo for rent in New York
371 E 159th St #3, New York, NY 10451
3 beds
1 bath
$3,753
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Melrose townhouse for rent in New York
739 Brook Ave #1, New York, NY 10451
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Price dropped $400Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
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Frequently asked questions for Melrose, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Melrose rental market.
How much is rent in Melrose?
The average rent in Melrose is $2,350 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melrose?
Average rent prices in Melrose have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.
How does Melrose rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Melrose is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Melrose?
To comfortably afford rent in Melrose, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/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).