What are the average rent costs in Melrose, MA?

The average rent in Melrose, MA is $2,639.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Melrose, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Melrose, MA is $1,808.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is $2,639.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is $3,209.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is $4,084.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA

591 Rentals

1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,700
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,700

37 Crystal St Unit 4

37 Crystal St, Melrose, MA 02176
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,725

22 W Wyoming Ave Unit 22

22 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Call (781) 417-0407
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,750

22 W Wyoming Ave Unit 26

22 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Call (781) 417-0407
Good Value

|

STUDIO

$1,810+

1 BED

$1,945+

2 BEDS

$2,699+

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Altitude Apartments

211 Kennedy Dr, Malden, MA 02148

Call (978) 354-5576
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,850

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,850
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,850
- 12 Month Lease

452 Main St Unit 4

452 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,850

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,850
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,850
- 12 Month Lease

260 Tremont St Unit 260 Tremont 3

260 Tremont St, Melrose, MA 02176

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,850

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,850
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,850

260 Tremont St Unit 3

260 Tremont St, Melrose, MA 02176
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,895+

1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,950+

2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,400+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,895 - $2,400
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,400
- 12 Month Lease

171 Washington St

171 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,950

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,950
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,950
- 12 Month Lease

141 Pierce St

141 Pierce St, Malden, MA 02148

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1 BED

$1,950+

2 BEDS

$2,400+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,950 - $2,400
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,400

Warden Place

5 Warden St, Saugus, MA 01906
Good Value

STUDIO

$1,985+

1 BED

$2,098+

2 BEDS

$2,792+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$1,968 - $3,358
Required Monthly Fees$17
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$1,985 - $3,375

The Chase at Overlook Ridge

11 Overlook Ridge Dr, Revere, MA 02151

Call (781) 625-9456
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,995

191 W Wyoming Ave Unit 15

191 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Call (860) 485-5721
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,995

191 W Wyoming Ave Unit 15

191 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Call (339) 927-5729
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,095

120 Summer St Unit 10

120 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148

Call (860) 485-5721
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,095

120 Summer St Unit 10

120 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148

Call (339) 927-5729
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,100

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,100
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,100
- 12 Month Lease

40 Hurd St

40 Hurd St, Melrose, MA 02176

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1 Month Free

1 Month Free

1 BED

$2,120+

2 BEDS

$2,545+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,120 - $2,595
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,120 - $2,595
- 12 Month Lease

Towne Estates

209 Pleasant St, Melrose, MA 02176

Call (351) 666-8405
1 BED

$2,150

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,150 - $2,250
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,150 - $2,250

Melrose Terrace

12 Melrose Ter, Wakefield, MA 01880

Call (781) 435-3099
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,150

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,150
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,150
- 12 Month Lease

135 Lynde St Unit 1

135 Lynde St, Melrose, MA 02176

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,150

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,150
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,150

105 Summer St Unit 304

105 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,150

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,150
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,150

53 Pearl St Unit 3

53 Pearl St, Melrose, MA 02176
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,150

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,150
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,150

135-137 Lynde St Unit 1

135-137 Lynde St, Melrose, MA 02176
1 BED

$2,150

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,185

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,185
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,185

103 Summer St Unit 403

103 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148
Good Value

1 BED

$2,200+

2 BEDS

$2,450+

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Malom Trust Apartments

200 Mountain, Malden, MA 02148

Call (781) 905-8131
$722 Off

Price Drop. $722 Off

1 BED

$2,228+

2 BEDS

$2,868+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,228 - $4,790
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,228 - $4,790

Avana Cliffside

500 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148

Call (351) 666-5440
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,250

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,250
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,250
- 12 Month Lease

180 Mountain Ave Unit 14

180 Mountain Ave, Malden, MA 02148

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

134 Summer St Unit 7

134 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148

Call (617) 208-2121
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

134 Summer St Unit 32

134 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148

Call (617) 208-2121
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

134 Summer St Unit 8

134 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148

Call (617) 208-2121
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

134 Summer St Unit 17

134 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148

Call (617) 208-2121
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

134 Summer St Unit #32

134 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148

Call (617) 666-5031
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

134 Summer St Unit #8

134 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,300

21 Greenwood St Unit 1

21 Greenwood St, Melrose, MA 02176
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

134 Summer St Unit 7

134 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148

Call (617) 953-8809
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,300

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,300
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,300
- 12 Month Lease

157 Franklin St Unit 11

157 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA 02180

Apply
1 BED, 2 BATHS

$2,300+

2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,950+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,300 - $2,950
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $2,950
- 12 Month Lease

134 Summer St

134 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148
Exceptional Value

|

STUDIO

$2,385+

1 BED

$2,315+

2 BEDS

$3,040+

Plus Fees

The Emery at Overlook Ridge

21 Quarry Ln, Malden, MA 02148

Call (978) 717-0513
Good Value

|

1 BED

$2,325+

2 BEDS

$2,995+

Plus Fees

Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge

10 Overlook Ridge Dr, Malden, MA 02148

Call (781) 776-1109
|

1 BED

$2,350

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Essex Landing Saugus

1565 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

Call (978) 396-4417
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,350

15 East St Unit #1R

15 East St, Melrose, MA 02176

Call (617) 666-5031
1 BED

$2,375

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Corey10

10 Corey St, Melrose, MA 02176

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Melrose at a Glance

Average Rent

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Melrose, MA Apartments for Rent

Nestled just seven miles north of Boston, Melrose combines suburban charm with easy city access. This historic Massachusetts city, incorporated in 1900, spans 4.7 square miles and features natural attractions like Ell Pond and portions of the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Located within the triangle created by Interstates 93, 95, and U.S. Route 1, Melrose offers convenient transportation options for residents.

The rental market in Melrose reflects current market conditions, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,580 per month. The city encompasses several neighborhoods, including Downtown Melrose, Cedar Park, Melrose Highlands, and Wyoming. Public transportation includes three MBTA commuter rail stations within city limits, while the Orange Line's Oak Grove station at the Malden border provides additional transit options to Boston. The city is home to the MelroseWakefield Hospital healthcare system and maintains a strong sense of community spirit.

Renting in Melrose

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 427 Sq Ft $1,808 / mo
1 Bedroom 705 Sq Ft $2,639 / mo
2 Bedrooms 990 Sq Ft $3,209 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,563 Sq Ft $4,084 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Melrose

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Wyoming 592 Sq Ft $2,176/mo
Downtown Melrose 1,639 Sq Ft $2,419/mo
Oak Grove-Pine Banks 845 Sq Ft $3,285/mo

Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

Tufts Univ., Medford Medford - Somerville Campus

Private University

North Shore C.C., Lynn Campus Lynn Campus

Public University

Bunker Hill Community College

Public University

Lesley University, Porter Porter Campus

Private University

Lesley University

Private University

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Melrose High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,004 Students

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Melrose High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,004 Students

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Melrose Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

830 Students

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Melrose Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

830 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Horace Mann Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

258 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Winthrop Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

372 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Hoover Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

266 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

387 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

366 Students

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