1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA (295 Rentals)

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Towne Estates
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$2,120 - $2,220
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$2,120 - $2,595

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Towne Estates

209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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The Washingtons
$2,610 - $10,772
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$2,610 - $12,150

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 23

The Washingtons

2 Washington StMelrose, MA 02176
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40 Hurd St
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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40 Hurd St

40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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223 Essex St
$1,850 - $1,895
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$1,850 - $1,895

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$1,850 - $1,895
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

223 Essex St

223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 150 Green St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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150 Green St

MelroseMA02176
property at 33 W Emerson St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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33 W Emerson St

MelroseMA02176
property at 31 Wyoming Heights

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

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31 Wyoming Heights

MelroseMA02176

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property at 11 Taylor St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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11 Taylor St

MelroseMA02176
property at 135-137 Lynde St

$2,000

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$2,000

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135-137 Lynde St

MelroseMA02176
property at 37 Crystal St

$1,700

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$1,700

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37 Crystal St

MelroseMA02176
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The Normandy
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The Normandy

175 W Wyoming AveMelrose, 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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14 Essex St
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14 Essex St

14 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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Five24
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Five24

524-530 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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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
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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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119 West Wyoming
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119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176

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Cochran House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cochran House

80 Grove 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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The Chase at Overlook Ridge
Rent Specials
$2,147 - $2,623
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$1,956 - $3,300
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$17

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$1,973 - $3,317
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

11 Overlook Ridge DrRevere, MA 02151
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Avalon Saugus
Rent Specials
$2,415 - $3,136
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$2,230 - $3,900
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$106

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$2,336 - $4,006
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Avalon Saugus

861 BroadwaySaugus, MA 01906
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J Malden Center
Rent Specials
$3,022 - $3,182
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$2,768 - $4,496

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$2,768 - $4,496
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 17

J Malden Center

190 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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The Point @180
Rent Specials
$2,725 - $2,895
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$2,725 - $3,645

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$2,725 - $3,645
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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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Largest Available Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, MA is found at The Coolidge Apartments in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood and is 925 square feet priced from $2,600. Alta Clara in the Greenwood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 899 square feet and currently listed start at $3,305. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Coolidge Apartments1BR/1.0BA925 Sq Ft$2,600
Alta Clara1E1899 Sq Ft$3,305
Essex Landing SaugusOne Bedroom845 Sq Ft$2,350
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign 1P-E822 Sq Ft$2,331
The Devon at Weiss FarmOne Bed Den820 Sq Ft$3,321
The Residences at Stevens PondThe Appleton817 Sq Ft$2,607
Corey1006811 Sq Ft$2,850
Altitude ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Premium805 Sq Ft$1,921
Windsor Radio FactoryA11 - Mill795 Sq Ft$2,981
West of One1 bed/ 1 bath B752 Sq Ft$2,575

Cheapest Available Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 13, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Melrose, MA is the One Bedroom, non-renovated Model starting from $1,850 at Parkwood Apartments in the Ferryway neighborhood. The second most affordable Melrose 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom - Premium Model at Altitude Apartments starting at $1,921 in the East Saugus neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Melrose is currently $2,605. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Melrose:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Parkwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom, non-renovated$1,850
Altitude ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Premium$1,921
Rockledge Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,000
Carlyle House ApartmentsOne Bedroom, non-renovated$2,000

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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 Parkwood Apartments listed at $1,850.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose is $2,605.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 925 square feet unit starting from $2,600 at The Coolidge 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 1,769 sq ft.

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