Melrose, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Melrose, MA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Melrose, MA is $2,633.
Average rent
$2,633
Month-over-month change
+$33
Year-over-year change
-$167
Available rentals
61
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,485 to $8,169.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 8 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 6 |
| $2,800 | 9 |
| $2,900 | 7 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $167 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Feb | $2,500 | $2,400 |
| Mar | $2,600 | $2,400 |
| Apr | $2,620 | $2,600 |
| May | $2,500 | $2,420 |
| Jun | $2,825 | $2,750 |
| Jul | $3,100 | $2,400 |
| Aug | $2,950 | $2,800 |
| Sep | $2,900 | $2,500 |
| Oct | $2,695 | No data |
| Nov | $2,700 | No data |
| Dec | $2,500 | No data |
Market temperature
The Melrose, MA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Melrose, MA is 32% higher than the national average.
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