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Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA

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When were prices and availability in Melrose, MA last updated?

Prices and availability in Melrose, MA were last updated on 20 Jul 2026.

What are the best apartments in Melrose, MA?
What is the average rent in Melrose, MA?

The average rent in Melrose, MA is $3,070.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Melrose, MA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Melrose, MA is between $2,170 and $10,880.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is between $1,850 and $5,217.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is between $2,451 and $5,748.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is between $4,837 and $10,919.

What type of rental buildings are in Melrose, MA?

In Melrose 33% of the housing is rented out compared to 67% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 29% of Melrose's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 68% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Melrose, MA?

The average age of rental buildings in Melrose is 32 years old, with 53% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 82% are garden-style apartment communities, 37% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Melrose, MA?

Rental apartments in Melrose come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 4% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 60% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 33% of all rentals in Melrose. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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