No Broker Fee All Utilities Included Available September 1 or October 1, 2026
Bright Top-Floor Victorian Apartment in the Heart of Melrose
Looking for a beautiful, maintenance-free apartment with one predictable monthly payment? This rare 2-bedroom + office top-floor apartment includes all utilities, making budgeting simple and stress-free.
Prime Downtown Melrose Location
Steps from Main Street, Starbucks, restaurants, cafes, CVS, shops, and Ell Pond.
Commuter Rail station just one block away for an easy trip to Boston.
Bus stop one block away.
Convenient access to the MBTA subway.
Apartment Features
Spacious, sunny 6-room third-floor apartment
2 bedrooms plus a separate office/flex space
Beautiful Victorian character with abundant natural light
Hardwood floors throughout
Updated kitchen and bathroom
New windows and two skylights
Spacious living room and oversized hallway perfect for a home office or reading area
Excellent closet space
Free laundry in the building
Shared private patio
Off-street parking included
Rent Includes
Heat
Electricity
Gas
Hot & cold water
Snow removal
Landscaping
Property maintenance
No surprise utility bills just one monthly payment.
Lease Terms
Available September 1 or October 1, 2026 OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 at 11 am
One-year lease preferred
No broker fee
No security deposit
Only first and last month's rent required at signing
26 Winthrop Street, Melrose, MA
Enjoy the charm of a historic Victorian home with the convenience of downtown living walk to everything while enjoying a quiet, sun-filled top-floor apartment with parking and all utilities included.
Owner pay for ALL UTILITIES. LUNDRY IN THE IN building - all included. Parkign is also included.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,500/mo
26 Winthrop St, # 2, Melrose, MA 02176
2beds
1,000sqft
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Apartment
Available Thu Oct 1 2026
Cats OK
Air conditioner, central air
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Central, forced air
What's special
Bright top-floor victorian apartmentQuiet sun-filled top-floor apartmentShared private patioExcellent closet spaceHardwood floors throughoutParking includedOff-street parking included
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Living room, Office, Stainless steel appliances, Vaulted Ceiling, Wired, Yard
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
HOA
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Parking
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500+8.7%$3/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300+9.5%$2/sqft |
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| 4/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/5/2021 | Price change | $2,100-4.5%$2/sqft |
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| 2/16/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,200+4.8%$2/sqft |
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| 4/22/2020 | Listing removed | $2,100$2/sqft |
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| 4/6/2020 | Price change | $2,100+16.7%$2/sqft |
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| 3/27/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,800$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi







