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  1. Building Photo - The Chase at Overlook Ridge
    $297 Off
    Price Drop. $297 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,883+
    1 BED
    $1,958+
    2 BEDS
    $2,619+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,883 - $3,101
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,883 - $3,101
         - 12 Month Lease

    The Chase at Overlook Ridge

    11 Overlook Ridge Dr, Revere, MA 02151
    (781) 625-9456
  2. Building Photo - The Devon at Weiss Farm
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $2,294+
    1 BED
    $2,552+
    2 BEDS
    $3,014+
    3 BEDS
    $4,443+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,294 - $5,508
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,294 - $5,508

    The Devon at Weiss Farm

    168 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA 02180
    (781) 664-9886
  4. Exceptional Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,615+
    1 BED
    $1,890+
    2 BEDS
    $2,470+
    3 BEDS
    $3,205+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Altitude Apartments

    211 Kennedy Dr, Malden, MA 02148
    (978) 354-5576
  5. Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $2,399+
    2 BEDS
    $2,995+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,399 - $3,670
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,399 - $3,670

    Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge

    10 Overlook Ridge Dr, Malden, MA 02148
    (781) 776-1109
  6. Building Photo - Towne Estates
    1 BED
    $2,025+
    2 BEDS
    $2,350+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,025 - $2,595
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,025 - $2,595
         - 12 Month Lease

    Towne Estates

    209 Pleasant St, Melrose, MA 02176
    (351) 666-8405
  8. Building Photo - Ella
    1 BED
    $2,700+
    2 BEDS
    $3,400+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Ella

    453 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176
    (781) 816-3904
  9. Building Photo - The Washingtons
    1 BED
    $2,535+
    2 BEDS
    $3,677+
    3 BEDS
    $3,545+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,535 - $7,266
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,535 - $7,266

    The Washingtons

    2 Washington St, Melrose, MA 02176
    (978) 396-7113
  11. 1 BED
    $3,199+
    2 BEDS
    $3,784+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,199 - $6,455
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,199 - $6,455

    Alta Clara

    21 Executive Dr, Stoneham, MA 02180
    (781) 549-9984
  12. STUDIO
    $2,186+
    1 BED
    $2,275+
    2 BEDS
    $2,851+
    3 BEDS
    $3,761+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,186 - $6,990
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,186 - $6,990

    Avana Cliffside

    500 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148
    (351) 666-5440
  16. Interior Photo - Corey10
    1 BED
    $2,375
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Corey10

    10 Corey St, Melrose, MA 02176
  19. Building Photo - 14 Beltran St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500
         - 12 Month Lease

    14 Beltran St Unit 2

    14 Beltran St, Malden, MA 02148
  25. Building Photo - 11 Linwood Ave
    4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,750
         - 12 Month Lease

    11 Linwood Ave Unit 2

    11 Linwood Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
    Apply
  26. Building Photo - 119 Myrtle St
    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
         - 12 Month Lease

    119 Myrtle St

    119 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  27. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800
         - 12 Month Lease

    452 Main St Unit 1

    452 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  28. Building Photo - 104 W Emerson St
    2 BEDS, 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

    104 W Emerson St Unit 4

    104 W Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  29. Building Photo - 110 Crescent Ave
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,695
         - 12 Month Lease

    110 Crescent Ave Unit 1

    110 Crescent Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
    Apply
  30. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,250
         - 12 Month Lease

    15 Chestnut St Unit 2

    15 Chestnut St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  31. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,600
         - 12 Month Lease

    183 Main St Unit 1st floor

    183 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  32. 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
    Apply
  33. Building Photo - 890 Highland Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800
         - 1 Month Lease

    890 Highland Ave

    890 Highland Ave, Medford, MA 02155
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  34. Building Photo - 131 Summer St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,900
         - 12 Month Lease

    131 Summer St Unit 2L

    131 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148
    Apply
  35. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050
         - 12 Month Lease

    200 Park Terrace Dr Unit 222

    200 Park Terrace Dr, Stoneham, MA 02180
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  36. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400
         - 12 Month Lease

    196 Sylvan St Unit 1

    196 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176
  37. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,825
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,825
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,825
         - 12 Month Lease

    223 Essex St Unit 4

    223 Essex St, Melrose, MA 02176
  38. Building Photo - 330 Swains Pond Ave
    5 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $5,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,150
         - 12 Month Lease

    330 Swains Pond Ave Unit 330

    330 Swains Pond Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
  39. Building Photo - 295 Lebanon St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600
         - 12 Month Lease

    295 Lebanon St Unit 2

    295 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA 02176
  40. 1 BED, 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

    40 Hurd St Unit 1

    40 Hurd St, Melrose, MA 02176
  41. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    124 Forest St Unit 2

    124 Forest St, Melrose, MA 02176
  42. 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 Unit 1

    40 Hurd St, Melrose, MA 02176
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Melrose at a Glance

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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

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Getting Around Melrose

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Melrose High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
926 Students
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Melrose Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
869 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Horace Mann Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
244 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Winthrop Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
383 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Hoover Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Roosevelt Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
408 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
393 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Melrose, MA

What are the average rent costs in Melrose, MA?

The average rent in Melrose, MA is $2,564.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Melrose, MA is $1,812.

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 $2,564.

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 $3,082.

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 $3,851.

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