
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA (131 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Melrose that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Ella

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The Washingtons

119 West Wyoming

Corey10

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223 Essex St, Unit 4

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147 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 2R

59 Greenwood St, Unit 2

25 W Wyoming Ave

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The Exchange Street Apartments

160 Pleasant Street Apartments

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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

Altitude Apartments

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The Devon at Weiss Farm

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Residences at Stevens Pond
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The Emery at Overlook Ridge

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Avalon Saugus

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J Malden Center

Essex Landing Saugus

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The Point @180

Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge

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Malden Square Apartments

Residences @ Malden Station

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Rumney Flats

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Malden Gardens
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RE150

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Arrive Malden

Grayson Lofts

27-37 Water St

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Avana Cliffside

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Alta Clara

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Atwood

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Myrtle Street

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41 Central Ave, Unit Left Side
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333 Central St, Unit 1 h

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45 Almont St, Unit 3

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

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20 Dowse St, Unit 2

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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22 Saint Mary St

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45 Florence St

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40 Cedar St
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Melrose, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,287 | $1,600 | $3,130 |
| Melrose Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,309 | $975 | $6,409 |
| Melrose Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,785 | $650 | $8,518 |
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Pet Friendliest Melrose Apartments for Rent
The Melrose Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is J Malden Center in the Malden Center neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Altitude Apartments in the Maplewood neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Melrose apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Malden Center | 4/4 | Malden Center | $2,752 |
| Altitude Apartments | 3.8/4 | Maplewood | $1,673 |
| Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge | 3.6/4 | West Revere | $2,630 |
| Malden Gardens | 3.4/4 | Malden Center | $2,325 |
| Residences @ Malden Station | 3.4/4 | Malden Center | $2,758 |
| RE150 | 3.2/4 | Wellington Medford | $3,172 |
| Pleasant Plaza | 3.2/4 | Malden Center | $2,300 |
| 67 Madison St | 3/4 | Bellrock | $2,275 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Melrose, MA
The lowest priced Melrose apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio - Upgrade Studio Model at Altitude Apartments in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $1,673. The second cheapest Melrose Pet Friendly apartment is the Design EA - W Model at The Chase at Overlook Ridge, which is a Studio starting at $1,973 in the East Saugus neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Melrose apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Upgrade | $1,673 |
| The Chase at Overlook Ridge | Design EA - W | $1,973 |
| Pleasant Plaza | One Bedroom | $2,300 |
| The Washingtons | One Bedroom One Bath (811 SF) | $2,720 |
| Residences @ Malden Station | Studio - P0A | $2,763 |
| Arrive Malden | Ashburn | $3,039 |
| Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge | B3 | $3,140 |
| J Malden Center | B03 - 1 bed/1 bath with den | $3,582 |
| The Exchange Street Apartments | Forrest | $3,700 |
| RE150 | C1 | $5,509 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Melrose Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Melrose?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Melrose is at 11 Upham St, Unit 3 listed at $1,200.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Melrose Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Melrose is $3,216.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Melrose Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Melrose is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at 765 Broadway.
What is the average size for Melrose Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Melrose is currently at 1,003 sq ft.
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