Last updated August 9, 2026

Average Rent in Melrose, MA & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Melrose, MA. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms 1 Bed 2 Bed

Market Average

$2,838/mo

Lowest Available

$2,734/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

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Units Listed

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Is Rent Going Up or Down in Melrose, MA?

As of August 2026, the average rent in Melrose, MA is $2,838 per month across 1 apartment community and 18 available units.

The most affordable option is Windsor at Oak Grove Apartments starting at $2,734/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,838/mo.

Prices range from $2,734 to $3,022 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 13 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Melrose, MA

1 Bed

$2,838

from $2,734 · 18 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Melrose, MA

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Windsor at Oak Grove Apartments	$2,734/mo	$2,838/mo	18	4.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Melrose, MA

What is the average rent in Melrose, MA?

The average rent in Melrose, MA is $2,838 per month as of August 2026, based on 18 units across 1 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Melrose, MA?

The current average rent in Melrose, MA is $2,838/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Melrose, MA?

The most affordable apartment in Melrose, MA is Windsor at Oak Grove Apartments with units starting at $2,734/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose, MA averages $2,838/mo, with prices starting at $2,734/mo across 18 available units.

How many apartments are available in Melrose, MA?

There are 18 units available across 1 apartment communities in Melrose, MA.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Melrose, MA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$114,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,838/mo.

Comfortable income

$136,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,734/mo), you need to earn at least $109,000/year.

Cost of living in Melrose, MA

We only have live rent data for Melrose, MA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,838	daily refresh
Estimated total	$2,838/mo	$34,056/year

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.

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