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One Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA

262 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - The Chase at Overlook Ridge
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,193
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,193 - $2,620
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,193 - $2,620
         - 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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    1 BED
    $2,630
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,630 - $3,376
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,630 - $3,376

    The Devon at Weiss Farm

    168 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA 02180
    (781) 664-9886
  6. Building Photo - Towne Estates
    1 BED
    $2,120
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,120 - $2,220
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,120 - $2,220
         - 12 Month Lease

    Towne Estates

    209 Pleasant St, Melrose, MA 02176
    (351) 666-8405
  9. Building Photo - The Washingtons
    1 BED
    $2,890
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,890 - $7,454
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,890 - $7,454

    The Washingtons

    2 Washington St, Melrose, MA 02176
    (978) 396-7113
  10. 1 BED
    $2,285
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,285 - $3,361
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,285 - $3,361

    Avana Cliffside

    500 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148
    (351) 666-5440
  11. 1 BED
    $3,131
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,131 - $4,889
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,131 - $4,889

    Alta Clara

    21 Executive Dr, Stoneham, MA 02180
    (781) 549-9984
  14. Interior Photo - Corey10
    1 BED
    $2,375
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Corey10

    10 Corey St, Melrose, MA 02176
  27. Building Photo - 40 Hurd St
    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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  28. Building Photo - 452 Main St
    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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  29. 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

    83 Dexter St Unit 1

    83 Dexter St, Malden, MA 02148
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  30. 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

    223 Essex St Unit 4

    223 Essex St, Melrose, MA 02176
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950 - $2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,100
         - 12 Month Lease

    171 Washington St

    171 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148
  34. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600
         - 18 Month Lease

    97 Hawthorne St Unit 1

    97 Hawthorne St, Malden, MA 02148
  35. 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

    83 Dexter St Unit 1

    83 Dexter St, Malden, MA 02148
  36. 1 BED, 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

    13 Garden Ter Unit 13

    13 Garden Ter, Malden, MA 02148
  37. 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
  38. Building Photo - 340 Main St
    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

    340 Main St Unit 702

    340 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
  39. Building Photo - 18-20 N High St
    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

    18-20 N High St Unit 3

    18-20 N High St, Melrose, MA 02176
  40. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    66 Lake Avenue Unit 2-5

    66 Lake Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176
  41. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    66 Lake Avenue Unit 1-14

    66 Lake Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176
  42. 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

    2 Granite St Unit 4

    2 Granite St, Malden, MA 02148
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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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