Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA

Prices and availability in Melrose, MA were last updated on 30 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Melrose, MA are: Towne Estates, Jack Flats by Windsor, Windsor Radio Factory, 10 Corey Street and 23 25 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 6.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Melrose, MA is between $1,700 and $5,133.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is between $2,095 and $5,252.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is between $2,420 and $6,087.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is between $4,025 and $7,661.

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.

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.

Studio apartments in Melrose are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 60% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 33% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.