
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Melrose, MA (118 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Melrose that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Ella

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The Washingtons

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119 West Wyoming

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147 W Wyoming Ave

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223 Essex St

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176 Trenton St, Unit 2

59 Greenwood St, Unit 2

59 Greenwood St, Unit 1
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25 W Wyoming Ave

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Windsor at Oak Grove

Windsor Radio Factory

The Essex

Fuller House

NOBO

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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

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The Devon at Weiss Farm

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The 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

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Residences @ Malden Station

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Malden Gardens

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RE150

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Atwood

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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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20 Dowse St, Unit 3

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722 Highland Ave, Unit 2

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34 Armory St, Unit BUNGALOW

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50 Pierce St, Unit Apt 2

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21 Mount Vernon Park, Unit 21 Mt Vernon Park

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

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8 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1
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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 | $2,312 | $1,600 | $3,450 |
| Melrose Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,526 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,476 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
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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 | $2,783 |
| Altitude Apartments | 3.8/4 | Maplewood | $1,778 |
| Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge | 3.6/4 | West Revere | $2,484 |
| Malden Gardens | 3.4/4 | Malden Center | $2,300 |
| Residences @ Malden Station | 3.4/4 | Malden Center | $2,859 |
| The Washingtons | 3.2/4 | Oak Grove Pine Banks | $2,754 |
| RE150 | 3.2/4 | Wellington Medford | $3,143 |
| Pleasant Plaza | 3.2/4 | Malden Center | $2,300 |
| The Point @180 | 3.2/4 | Maplewood | $2,695 |
| The Exchange Street Apartments | 3/4 | Malden Center | $2,410 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Melrose, MA
The lowest priced Melrose apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio - Premium Studio Model at Altitude Apartments in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $1,778. The second cheapest Melrose Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Model at Malden Gardens, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,300 in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Melrose apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Premium | $1,778 |
| Malden Gardens | 1 | $2,300 |
| Pleasant Plaza | One Bedroom | $2,300 |
| The Exchange Street Apartments | Florence | $2,715 |
| The Washingtons | One Bedroom One Bath (796 SF) | $2,789 |
| Residences @ Malden Station | Studio - P0A | $2,889 |
| J Malden Center | A01 - 1 bed/1 bath | $2,947 |
| Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge | B3 | $3,090 |
| RE150 | A1 | $3,143 |
| The Point @180 | Two bed/Two bath - 912 sqft. Accessible | $3,295 |
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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 Parkwood Apartments listed at $1,700.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Melrose Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Melrose is $3,184.
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 $2,800 at 54 Englehutt Rd, Unit 2.
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 1,059 sq ft.
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