Melrose, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Melrose, MA?
Last updated June 19, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Melrose, MA is $2,600.
Average rent
$2,600
Month-over-month change
+$200
Year-over-year change
-$492
Available rentals
65
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $30,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 7 |
| $1,900 | 8 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 9 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 5 |
| $2,900 | 6 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $492 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 | $2,428 |
| Jun | $2,825 | $2,750 |
| Jul | $3,100 | No data |
| Aug | $2,950 | No data |
| Sep | $2,900 | No data |
| Oct | $2,695 | No data |
| Nov | $2,700 | No data |
| Dec | $2,500 | No data |
Market temperature
The Melrose, MA rental market temperature is COOL. 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.
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Rent in Melrose, MA is 29% higher than the national average.
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