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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Studio Apartments | $2,286 | $1,500 | $3,130 |
| Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,310 | $975 | $6,409 |
| Melrose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,721 | $650 | $8,431 |
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As of today, September 02, 2026, there are currently 586 available Melrose apartments priced from $650 to $19,900, with an average monthly rent of $3,107.
There are 9 neighborhoods in the Melrose area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Kendall Square with 5,858 listings, West End Boston with 5,229 listings, and North Station with 4,717 listings.
There are currently 145 Studio Apartments in Melrose with rent ranges from $1,500 to $3,130 with an average price of $2,286.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Melrose ranges from $900 to $15,677 with an average monthly rent of $2,722.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Melrose range from $1,900 to $17,601. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,340.
There are currently 69 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Melrose on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $975 to $6,409 - averaging $3,310 for the location.
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