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  2. 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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  3. Building Photo - 223 Essex 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

    223 Essex St Unit 4

    223 Essex St, Melrose, MA 02176
  4. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,895
         - 12 Month Lease

    171 Washington St

    171 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148
  5. STUDIO, 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

    105 Washington St Unit 110

    105 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148
  6. Building Photo - 340 Main St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    340 Main St Unit 204

    340 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
  7. Building Photo - 2 Granite 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

    2 Granite St Unit 4

    2 Granite St, Malden, MA 02148
  8. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    159 Franklin St Unit A3

    159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA 02180
  9. Building Photo - 223 Essex 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

    223 Essex St Unit 24

    223 Essex St, Melrose, MA 02176

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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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