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12 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - 977 Main St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500
         - 12 Month Lease

    977 Main St

    977 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  2. Building Photo - 391 Pleasant St
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300
         - 12 Month Lease

    391 Pleasant St Unit 307

    391 Pleasant St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  3. Building Photo - 135 Lynde St
    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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  4. 5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $25,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$25,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$25,000
         - 1 Month Lease

    64 Newcomb Rd

    64 Newcomb Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180
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  5. 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
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  6. 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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  7. 2 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

    15 Crescent Ln Unit 15 Crescent LN B

    15 Crescent Ln, Malden, MA 02148
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  8. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500
         - 12 Month Lease

    179 Green St Unit #408

    179 Green St, Melrose, MA 02176
  9. 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

    27 W Wyoming Ave Unit #3

    27 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
  10. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500
         - 12 Month Lease

    181 Green St Unit #413

    181 Green St, Melrose, MA 02176
  11. 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

    202 Sylvan St Unit 1st floor

    202 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176
  12. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,450
         - 12 Month Lease

    147 W Wyoming Ave Unit 2

    147 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Melrose at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,639
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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.

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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
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Horace Mann Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
258 Students
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Winthrop Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
372 Students
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Hoover Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
266 Students
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Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
387 Students
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Roosevelt Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
366 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 $2,639.

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.

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