1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA (323 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 223 Essex St

223 Essex St

MelroseMA02176
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45 Upham St

MelroseMA02176
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288 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

288 Main St

288 Main StMelrose, MA 02176
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1151 Franklin St
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1151 Franklin St

1151 Franklin StMelrose, MA 02176

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Waverly Apartments
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Waverly Apartments

215-233 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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The Normandy
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The Normandy

189-195 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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35-37 Hurd St
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35-37 Hurd St

35-37 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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Cochran House
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Cochran House

80 Grove StMelrose, MA 02176
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Fuller House
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Fuller House

99 Cottage StMelrose, MA 02176
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99 Essex St
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99 Essex St

99 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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15 Vine St
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15 Vine St

15 Vine StMelrose, MA 02176
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818 Main St
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818 Main St

818 Main StMelrose, MA 02176
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24 Vinton St
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24 Vinton St

24 Vinton StMelrose, MA 02176
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Melrose, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Northgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$2,250

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Getting Around Melrose, MA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melrose Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Melrose with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Melrose is at listed at .

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Melrose Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is $2,649.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Melrose Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at Northgate Apartments.

What is the average size for Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melrose is currently 1,363 sq ft.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.