1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA (262 Rentals)

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Towne Estates
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$2,170 - $2,220
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$2,170 - $2,595

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$2,170 - $2,595
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Towne Estates

209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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The Washingtons
$2,676 - $7,303
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$2,676 - $17,111

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The Washingtons

2 Washington StMelrose, MA 02176
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$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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822 Main St

MelroseMA02176
property at 150 Green St

$2,100

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150 Green St

MelroseMA02176
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3-5 E Foster St
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3-5 E Foster St

3-5 E Foster StMelrose, MA 02176
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The Normandy
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The Normandy

175 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176

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Five24
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Five24

524-530 Main StMelrose, MA 02176
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288 Main St
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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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24 Vinton St
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24 Vinton St

24 Vinton 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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40 Vine St
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40 Vine St

40 Vine StMelrose, MA 02176
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99 Essex St
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99 Essex St

99 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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15 Vine St
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15 Vine St

15 Vine StMelrose, 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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The Normandy
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Normandy

189-195 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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32 Tappan St.
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32 Tappan St.

32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176
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Fuller House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fuller House

99 Cottage 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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Cochran House
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Cochran House

80 Grove StMelrose, MA 02176
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The Essex
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The Essex

16 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge
Rent Specials
$2,146 - $2,658
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$1,956 - $3,268
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

11 Overlook Ridge DrRevere, MA 02151
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Avalon Saugus
Rent Specials
$2,525 - $3,151
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$2,282 - $3,870
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$2,388 - $3,976
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Avalon Saugus

861 BroadwaySaugus, MA 01906
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J Malden Center
Rent Specials
$2,997 - $3,203
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$2,783 - $4,278

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$2,783 - $4,278
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J Malden Center

190 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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The Point @180
Rent Specials
$2,695 - $2,725
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$2,695 - $3,545

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$2,695 - $3,545
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The Point @180

180 Eastern AveMalden, MA 02148
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Pleasant Plaza
$2,300 - $2,375
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$2,300 - $2,750

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$2,300 - $2,750
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Pleasant Plaza

36 Dartmouth StMalden, MA 02148
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Malden Towers
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$2,250 - $2,300
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$2,250 - $2,800

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$2,250 - $2,800
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Malden Towers

99 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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Largest Available Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, MA is found at NOBO in the East Saugus neighborhood and is 983 square feet priced from $3,002. Avalon Saugus has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 978 square feet and currently listed start at $3,181. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
NOBOA3983 Sq Ft$3,002
Avalon SaugusAM10L978 Sq Ft$3,181
APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge1BR/1.0BA925 Sq Ft$2,600
Alta Clara1E1899 Sq Ft$3,305
The WashingtonsOne Bedroom One Bath (862 SF)862 Sq Ft$2,813
Essex Landing SaugusOne Bedroom845 Sq Ft$2,350
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign 1O - W837 Sq Ft$2,603
The Devon at Weiss FarmOne Bed Den820 Sq Ft$3,382
The Residences at Stevens PondThe Appleton817 Sq Ft$2,635
Corey1006811 Sq Ft$2,850

Cheapest Available Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 28, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, MA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $2,095 at 119 West Wyoming in the Greenwood neighborhood. The second most affordable Melrose 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom - Premium Model at Altitude Apartments starting at $2,099 in the East Saugus neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melrose is currently $2,701. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA$2,095
Altitude ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Premium$2,099
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom$2,100
Towne EstatesOne Bedroom One Bathroom$2,170

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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 119 West Wyoming listed at $2,095.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is $2,701.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 983 square feet unit starting from $3,002 at NOBO.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melrose is currently 1,655 sq ft.

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