Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA

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

The best apartments in Melrose, MA are: Windsor Radio Factory, 10 Corey Street, Towne Estates, Jack Flats by Windsor 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 $1,650 and $10,419.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is between $2,170 and $5,098.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is between $2,495 and $6,086.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is between $4,825 and $10,419.

In Melrose, 33% of the residents are renting compared to 67% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 29% of Melrose's rentals, 68% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Melrose are about 32 years old, on average. Of these, 53% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 82% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 37% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.