What is the average rent of an apartment in Melrose, MA?

The average rent of an apartment in Melrose, MA is $2,401 per month. This is about 23% higher than the national average.

When is the average rent cheapest in Melrose, MA?

In the last year, the average rent in Melrose, MA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,500 per month.

When is the average rent most expensive in Melrose, MA?

In the last year, the average rent in Melrose, MA was highest in Jul 2025 when it was $3,100 per month.

How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Melrose, MA?

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is $1,950 per month. That is about $150 more than the cost of a studio apartment.

How many available rental listings are in Melrose, MA?

There are 62 available rental listings in Melrose, MA.

What are some neighborhoods in Melrose, MA?

Some neighborhoods in Melrose, MA include: East Side , Oak Grove/Pine Banks , Wyoming , Melrose Highlands , Downtown .

What are some zip codes in Melrose, MA?

Melrose, MA includes zip codes such as: 02176 .

What are some cities near Melrose, MA?

Some nearby cities include: Malden , Stoneham , Saugus , Wakefield , Medford . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

Melrose, MA Apartments For Rent

107 rentals

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PET FRIENDLY
$2,438 - $5,356/mo
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Studio-3 Beds
1-3 Baths
The Devon at Weiss Farm | 168D Franklin St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,563 - $5,387/mo
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Studio-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Hanover Stoneham | 95 Maple St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,770 - $3,685/mo
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1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
The Mave | 225 Fallon Rd,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$2,641 - $3,796/mo
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1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
The Washingtons | 2 Washington St,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,960 - $3,805/mo
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1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Windsor at Oak Grove | 12 Island Hill Ave,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$2,987 - $4,422/mo
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Studio-3 Beds
1-3 Baths
Windsor Radio Factory | 99 Washington St,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$1,895 - $2,225/mo
Fees may apply
Studio-1 Bed
1 Bath
Leisure Lane | 100 Leisure Ln,
Stoneham, MA 02180
$2,700 - $4,200/mo
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1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
The Coolidge | 585 Main St,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,904 - $4,376/mo
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1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Alta Clara | 21 Executive Dr,
Stoneham, MA 02180
$2,395/mo
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2 Beds
1 Bath
22 Greenwood St #55cedcbe9,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$2,150 - $2,595/mo
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1-2 Beds
1 Bath
457 - 485 Pleasant Street | 457-485 Pleasant St,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,850/mo
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,655 sqft
8 Linden Rd,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$2,300/mo
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1 Bed
1 Bath
900 sqft
139 W Emerson St #9,
Melrose, MA 02176
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FURNISHED
$820/mo
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3 Beds
1 Bath
Address Not Disclosed,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,300/mo
Total price
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 sqft
8 Glen Ave #2,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,100/mo
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2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,102 sqft
42 Pleasant St #2,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,850/mo
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,655 sqft
6 Linden Rd #B,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$2,200/mo
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2 Beds
1 Bath
700 sqft
21 Greenwood St #2,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$2,850/mo
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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 sqft
36 Warren St #6,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,700/mo
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 sqft
2 Rockview Ave #1,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,063/mo
Total price
Studio
1 Bath
500 sqft
12-16 Essex St #2,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
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2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft
3 Mount Vernon St #4,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$1,975/mo
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Studio
1 Bath
500 sqft
99 Vinton St #3,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,500/mo
Total price
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,800 sqft
92 Marble St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
$3,975/mo
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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,350 sqft
93 W Emerson St,
Melrose, MA 02176
FURNISHED
$15,000/mo
Fees may apply
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,000 sqft
64 Newcomb Rd #1,
Stoneham, MA 02180
FURNISHED
$8,590/mo
Total price
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
96 Upham St #ID1534615P,
Melrose, MA 02176
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FURNISHED
$12,539/mo
Total price
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,993 sqft
64 Newcomb Rd #4-ID1586668P,
Stoneham, MA 02180
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
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1 Bed
1 Bath
191 W Wyoming Ave #11,
Melrose, MA 02176
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
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1 Bed
1 Bath
600 sqft
191 W Wyoming Ave #10,
Melrose, MA 02176
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FURNISHED
$8,244/mo
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5 Beds
3 Baths
3 Chapel Way #ID1387521P,
Stoneham, MA 02180
$2,800/mo
Total price
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 sqft
34 S High St,
Melrose, MA 02176
PET FRIENDLY
$1,850/mo
Total price
1 Bed
1 Bath
500 sqft
233 Essex St #45,
Melrose, MA 02176
PET FRIENDLY
$2,295/mo
Fees may apply
2 Beds
1 Bath
Address Not Disclosed,
Stoneham, MA 02180
$2,200/mo
Total price
2 Beds
1 Bath
780 sqft
21 Greenwood St #3,
Melrose, MA 02176
$1,825/mo
Fees may apply
1 Bed
1 Bath
570 sqft
60 Franklin St #1,
Stoneham, MA 02180
$3,000/mo
Fees may apply
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 sqft
2 Peabody Rd #2,
Stoneham, MA 02180
PET FRIENDLY
$2,395/mo
Fees may apply
2 Beds
1 Bath
700 sqft
189 W Wyoming Ave #31,
Melrose, MA 02176
PET FRIENDLY
$1,850/mo
Fees may apply
1 Bed
1 Bath
Waverly Apartments | 223 Essex St,
Melrose, MA 02176
PET FRIENDLY
$2,395/mo
Fees may apply
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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7 houses for rent in Melrose, MA
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
Total price
3 bd
2 ba
2,351 sqft
14 Steele St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
$3,500/mo
Total price
4 bd
2 ba
1,428 sqft
58 Washington St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$3,600/mo
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3 bd
2.5 ba
3,600 sqft
26 Tremont St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,000/mo
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3 bd
2 ba
2,350 sqft
93R W Emerson St,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
Total price
4 bd
2 ba
2,238 sqft
84 Crescent Ave,
Melrose, MA 02176
$3,000/mo
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3 bd
1 ba
1,204 sqft
155 Lebanon St,
Melrose, MA 02176
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$27,825/mo
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5 bd
4 ba
4,000 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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29 rentals with air conditioning in Melrose, MA
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
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2 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
157 Franklin St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$3,600/mo
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3 bd
2.5 ba
3,600 sqft
26 Tremont St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$2,500/mo
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2 bd
1 ba
22 Montvale Ave #A,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,100/mo
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2 bd
1.5 ba
1,600 sqft
194 Warwick Rd,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,300/mo
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2 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
159 Franklin St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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FURNISHED
$2,500/mo
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1 bd
1 ba
874 sqft
100 Ledgewood Dr #412,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$2,900/mo
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3 bd
1 ba
1,200 sqft
59 Greenwood St #2,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$1,890/mo
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1 bd
1 ba
482 sqft
262 Franklin St,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$2,100/mo
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1 bd
1 ba
650 sqft
6 Wildwood Ln #B,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$2,750/mo
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2 bd
2 ba
1,095 sqft
159 Main St #52C,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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17 pet-friendly rentals in Melrose, MA
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
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2 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
157 Franklin St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,150/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
57 Henry Ave,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
845 sqft
202 Central St #6,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,485/mo
Total price
1 ba
500 sqft
104 W Emerson St #5,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,750/mo
Total price
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,900 sqft
38 Marble St #36,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
Total price
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,340 sqft
11-15 Lee St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,800/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
940 sqft
39 Wright St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,800/mo
Total price
1 ba
550 sqft
147 W Wyoming Ave #2R,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
Total price
3 bd
1 ba
1,250 sqft
170 Beech Ave #2,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
Total price
3 bd
1 ba
1,200 sqft
7 Park St #B,
Melrose, MA 02176
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6 rentals with a garage in Melrose, MA
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$2,500/mo
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2 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
157 Franklin St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,500/mo
Total price
1 bd
1 ba
874 sqft
100 Ledgewood Dr #412,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$2,100/mo
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1 bd
1 ba
650 sqft
6 Wildwood Ln #B,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$3,000/mo
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2 bd
1 ba
741 sqft
190 Sylvan St #2,
Melrose, MA 02176
$3,500/mo
Total price
4 bd
2 ba
1,428 sqft
58 Washington St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
PET FRIENDLY
$2,375 - $3,275/mo
Fees may apply
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Corey10 | 10 Corey St,
Melrose, MA 02176
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7 houses for rent in Melrose, MA
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
Total price
3 bd
2 ba
2,351 sqft
14 Steele St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
$3,500/mo
Total price
4 bd
2 ba
1,428 sqft
58 Washington St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$3,600/mo
Total price
3 bd
2.5 ba
3,600 sqft
26 Tremont St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,000/mo
Total price
3 bd
2 ba
2,350 sqft
93R W Emerson St,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
Total price
4 bd
2 ba
2,238 sqft
84 Crescent Ave,
Melrose, MA 02176
$3,000/mo
Fees may apply
3 bd
1 ba
1,204 sqft
155 Lebanon St,
Melrose, MA 02176
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$27,825/mo
Fees may apply
5 bd
4 ba
4,000 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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29 rentals with air conditioning in Melrose, MA
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
157 Franklin St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$3,600/mo
Total price
3 bd
2.5 ba
3,600 sqft
26 Tremont St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$2,500/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
22 Montvale Ave #A,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,100/mo
Total price
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,600 sqft
194 Warwick Rd,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,300/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
159 Franklin St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,500/mo
Total price
1 bd
1 ba
874 sqft
100 Ledgewood Dr #412,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$2,900/mo
Total price
3 bd
1 ba
1,200 sqft
59 Greenwood St #2,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$1,890/mo
Total price
1 bd
1 ba
482 sqft
262 Franklin St,
Melrose, MA 02176
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$2,100/mo
Total price
1 bd
1 ba
650 sqft
6 Wildwood Ln #B,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$2,750/mo
Total price
2 bd
2 ba
1,095 sqft
159 Main St #52C,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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17 pet-friendly rentals in Melrose, MA
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
157 Franklin St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,150/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
57 Henry Ave,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
845 sqft
202 Central St #6,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,485/mo
Total price
1 ba
500 sqft
104 W Emerson St #5,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,750/mo
Total price
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,900 sqft
38 Marble St #36,
Stoneham, MA 02180
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
Total price
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,340 sqft
11-15 Lee St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,800/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
940 sqft
39 Wright St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,800/mo
Total price
1 ba
550 sqft
147 W Wyoming Ave #2R,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
Total price
3 bd
1 ba
1,250 sqft
170 Beech Ave #2,
Melrose, MA 02176
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
Total price
3 bd
1 ba
1,200 sqft
7 Park St #B,
Melrose, MA 02176
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6 rentals with a garage in Melrose, MA
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
157 Franklin St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,500/mo
Total price
1 bd
1 ba
874 sqft
100 Ledgewood Dr #412,
Stoneham, MA 02180
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$2,100/mo
Total price
1 bd
1 ba
650 sqft
6 Wildwood Ln #B,
Stoneham, MA 02180
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,000/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
741 sqft
190 Sylvan St #2,
Melrose, MA 02176
$3,500/mo
Total price
4 bd
2 ba
1,428 sqft
58 Washington St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
PET FRIENDLY
$2,375 - $3,275/mo
Fees may apply
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Corey10 | 10 Corey St,
Melrose, MA 02176

What Locals Say about Melrose

Review Highlights

Melrose, MA: cozy, connected suburb with leafy streets, quick Boston access, easy everyday living. Residents love the safety, walkability, parks, schools, and quick transit to Boston. Drawbacks: pricey home buying and occasional busy streets or traffic.

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Rkg9ddsprw
Resident
1y ago
Wyoming, Melrose
"I love Melrose, it’s a nice neighborhood, nice people, restaurants, things to do. The people who lives here are empathetic, respectful, and lovely. "
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Magalie Valcin
Resident
1y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"I’ve been leaving here for the past3 years. The area is quiet and most of the neighbors are nice and friendly."
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Rkg9ddsprw
Resident
2y ago
Wyoming, Melrose
"I love to lice here because I’m feel safe, I also love the neighborhood, there are a lot of supermarket near me "
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Trulia User
Prev. Resident
4y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"All major highways are accessible to this area - 93, 128/95, rte 1 are all within. Stones throw to this area "
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Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"Great for families especially with young kids. Dog friendly. Low crime. Lots of great schools and parks."
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Maidforaday1
Resident
6y ago
Mount Hood, Melrose
"We are surrounded by woodland areas, as well as two ponds and a golf course just down the street. The park is a short walk and we have two schools nearby. My children grew up here and have many fond memories of this neighborhood."
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Khalid B.
Resident
6y ago
Wyoming, Melrose
"I do not own dog but I can see the dog owners walk their dogs around every day. Also there is a dog daycare in Melrose."
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Julia S.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
East Side, Melrose
"My parents have lived here since 1991. They enjoy the sense of community, the ability to walk around safely, and the closeness to church, the natural food store, and the hospital. It’s really dog friendly, too."
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Janice N.
Resident
6y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"There are sidewalks in most streets and plenty of folks walking their dogs. Most clean up after them as you should. No dog party close by. It’s a safe, quiet community with a good neighborhood feel."
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Jim
Resident
6y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"I don’t own a dog, but there is a dog park nearby. People seem to like that. That’s all I have to say about that."
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Jim
Resident
6y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for three years and I really like the convenient location, parks and restaurants nearby. Also, the residents are very nice."
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Elaine B.
Resident
6y ago
"Melrose is a good place to raise children. It is a walkable, small city. It has good public schools and a wonderful public library. There is a Y with swimming and exercise programs. There are sport teams for all ages. "
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Keri
Resident
7y ago
Downtown, Melrose
"Busy street, lot's of dogs in the neighborhood. People are respectful and follow rules about leashing and pick up."
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Jenny D.
Resident
7y ago
East Side, Melrose
"I have lived in this neighborhood for 15 years. I love it here. Clean and houses are kept up. Neighbors are friendly and easy to catch public transportation !"
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Nick
Resident
7y ago
"Most streets have sidewalks and grass patches and there is plenty of places to tace your dogs for socializing."
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Kerri C.
Resident
7y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"I have lived in this area for about 10yrs now and I absolutely love living here. Reminds me of my childhood town and I plan on retiring here "
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Nicole
Resident
7y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"It is the safest, most friendly place to live. I can walk my dogs at midnight and still feel safe. Homes are well-maintained, center of town is 3 blocks away. Neighbors are extremely friendly. "
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Wimsky
Resident
7y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"This area is friendly to animals, especially dogs. In addition, there’s a lot backyard space to let dogs play. "
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Alex Javo
Resident
7y ago
Wyoming, Melrose
"My neighborhood is great. Walking distance to downtown Melrose. Easy access to public transportation. Very convenient and safe."
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Efuamantey
Resident
8y ago
Wyoming, Melrose
"Great access to 4 different buses that’s barely a 7 minute ride to the T at oak grove. Can easily get downtown in 15 minutes if there isn’t traffic on I-93"
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Stephanie M.
Resident
8y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"Easy to get around driving or on the bus or commuter rail. Buses go down most main streets taking you to many areas of Melrose."
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bella g.
Resident
8y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"Dog owners would like that it's a great neighborhood to walk your dog."
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bella g.
Resident
8y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"Oak Grove and Pine Banks are so unified because of their quiet positioning in Melrose and not a lot goes on."
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bella g.
Resident
8y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"A typical commute to and from my neighborhood is usually very easy and not hard to get around and rarely has traffic."
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bella g.
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8y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"Oak Grove and Pine Banks area is a safe place to live and raise your family."
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Laurie A.
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8y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"Plenty of dog owners out and about all the time, so we are dog friendly. People do care about others picking up after themselves and being responsible owners, so that is expected."
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Laurie A.
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Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"Lovely homes from several different centuries, tree lined streets and friendly neighbors! It is not uncommon to see people out walking dogs, children riding bikes and neighbors chatting out front while shoveling snow in the winter or sitting on their porches in the summer."
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Laurie A.
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8y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"We are able to walk to the commuter rail stop (purple line) in about 8 minutes. We are also on the bus line."
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Laurie A.
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8y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"Depending upon where in the Highlands you live, you may be closer to either the Roosevelt Elementary School or the Horace Mann School."
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Ann D.
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8y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"It has some very unique and beautiful housing, especially Victorian style...no two houses are alike. We can walk to good restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy. It is very friendly and people smile and speak to each other. It feels very safe to live here."
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Ann D.
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8y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"There is a rail station that is a five minute walk away for those traveling to Boston."
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Ann D.
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8y ago
Melrose Highlands, Melrose
"It is safe and friendly. Children are present."
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Teri S.
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8y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"We have a great pool, gym, dog park, and children's park. We have several shops and restaurants. We are close to the subway and public transportation. Great community with lots of benefits."
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Teri S.
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8y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"Right on Main St. in the middle between Melrose and Malden centers."
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Teri S.
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8y ago
Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Melrose
"Pine Banks Park is right opposite us. We have a day care on the premises."
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Anna M.
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8y ago
East Side, Melrose
"East Side has numerous schools. It also has a variety of restaurants. Another unique element is that it is close to Wakefield."
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Anna M.
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8y ago
East Side, Melrose
"There are numerous elementary schools to choose from. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. It is a good place to live for kids."
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Average Rent Trends in Melrose, MA

Rent in Melrose, MA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent decreased in Sep 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jul 2025.

Month	Average rent
Oct 2025	$2,695
Nov 2025	$2,700
Dec 2025	$2,500
Jan 2026	$2,500
Feb 2026	$2,400
Mar 2026	$2,400
Apr 2026	$2,600
May 2026	$2,420
Jun 2026	$2,750
Jul 2026	$2,400
Aug 2026	$2,800
Sep 2026	$2,500

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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In September 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,950	$2,650	$3,000	$4,450	$2,500
Townhomes	—	$3,000	$4,000	—	$3,067
Apartments and Condos	$1,900	$2,550	$2,900	$7,875	$2,400
Houses	—	—	$3,000	$4,450	$3,000

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Melrose, MA

What is the average rent of an apartment in Melrose, MA?
The average rent of an apartment in Melrose, MA is $2,401 per month. This is about 23% higher than the national average.
When is the average rent cheapest in Melrose, MA?
In the last year, the average rent in Melrose, MA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,500 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in Melrose, MA?
In the last year, the average rent in Melrose, MA was highest in Jul 2025 when it was $3,100 per month.
How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Melrose, MA?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA is $1,950 per month. That is about $150 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many available rental listings are in Melrose, MA?
There are 62 available rental listings in Melrose, MA.
What are some neighborhoods in Melrose, MA?
Some neighborhoods in Melrose, MA include: East Side, Oak Grove/Pine Banks, Wyoming, Melrose Highlands, Downtown.
What are some zip codes in Melrose, MA?
Melrose, MA includes zip codes such as: 02176.
What are some cities near Melrose, MA?
Some nearby cities include: Malden, Stoneham, Saugus, Wakefield, Medford. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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