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Apartments under $3,000 for Rent in Melrose, MA

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  1. Building Photo - The Devon at Weiss Farm
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,247+
    1 BED
    $2,779+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,247 - $3,011
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,247 - $3,011

    The Devon at Weiss Farm

    168 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA 02180
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  2. Living Room Area - Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge
    Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $2,395+
    2 BEDS
    $2,955+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,395 - $3,225
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,395 - $3,225

    Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge

    10 Overlook Ridge Dr, Malden, MA 02148
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  5. Building Photo - The Washingtons
    1 BED
    $2,385
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,385 - $8,971
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,385 - $8,971

    The Washingtons

    2 Washington St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  6. Building Photo - Avana Cliffside
    1 BED
    $2,444+
    2 BEDS
    $2,824+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,444 - $18,410
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,444 - $18,410

    Avana Cliffside

    500 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148
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  8. Modern finishes with a rustic twist - Windsor Radio Factory
    STUDIO
    $2,680+
    1 BED
    $2,840+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,680 - $5,083
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,680 - $5,083

    Windsor Radio Factory

    1000 Stone Pl, Melrose, MA
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  9. Building Photo - Windsor at Oak Grove
    1 BED
    $2,775
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,775 - $4,990
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,775 - $4,990

    Windsor at Oak Grove

    12 Island Hill Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
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  10. 1 BED
    $2,120+
    2 BEDS
    $2,495+
    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
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  12. 1 BED
    $2,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,895 - $4,211
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,895 - $4,211

    Alta Clara

    21 Executive Dr, Stoneham, MA 02180
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  13. STUDIO
    $2,043+
    1 BED
    $2,177+
    2 BEDS
    $2,631+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,998 - $2,970
    Required Monthly Fees$45
    Total Monthly Price$2,043 - $3,015
         - 12 Month Lease

    The Chase at Overlook Ridge

    11 Overlook Ridge Dr, Revere, MA 02151
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  16. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950
         - 12 Month Lease

    38 Rocky Nook

    38 Rocky Nook, Malden, MA 02148
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  17. Building Photo - 119 West Wyoming
    STUDIO
    $1,750+
    1 BED
    $1,975+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    119 West Wyoming

    119 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
  18. Interior Photo - Corey10
    1 BED
    $2,400
    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 - 512 Franklin St
    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

    512 Franklin St Unit A

    512 Franklin St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  29. 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
         - 12 Month Lease

    283 Vinton St Unit A

    283 Vinton St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  30. 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

    104 W Emerson St Unit 3

    104 W Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176
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  31. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,875+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,875 - $2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,875 - $2,400
         - 12 Month Lease

    171 Washington St

    171 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148
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  32. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800
         - 12 Month Lease

    12 Gilbert Ct Unit 12

    12 Gilbert Ct, Malden, MA 02148
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  33. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,250+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800 - $2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,250
         - 12 Month Lease

    200 W Wyoming Ave

    200 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
  34. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600 - $2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $2,700
         - 12 Month Lease

    31 1st St

    31 1st St, Melrose, MA 02176
  35. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,725
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,725 - $1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,725 - $1,750
         - 12 Month Lease

    223 Essex St

    223 Essex St, Melrose, MA 02176
  36. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,350
         - 12 Month Lease

    181 Green St Unit #413

    181 Green St, Melrose, MA 02176
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    45 Princeton Rd Unit #1

    45 Princeton Rd, Malden, MA 02148
  40. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,495
         - 12 Month Lease

    49 Rockwell St Unit 47

    49 Rockwell St, Malden, MA 02148
  41. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,495
         - 12 Month Lease

    49 Rockwell St Unit 47

    49 Rockwell St, Malden, MA 02148
  42. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    4 Melrose St Unit #3

    4 Melrose St, Boston, MA 02116
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Melrose at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,539
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School Rating

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Schools in Melrose
38

Some Transit

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Transportation in Melrose
47

Somewhat Bikeable

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Transportation in Melrose

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

GreatSchools Rating
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
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Horace Mann Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
244 Students
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Winthrop Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
383 Students
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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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