Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Melrose Neighborhood of Melrose, MA (240 Rentals)

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22 Howard St

MelroseMA02176

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24 W Emerson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

24 W Emerson St

24 W Emerson StMelrose, MA 02176
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15 Vine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15 Vine St

15 Vine StMelrose, MA 02176
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13 Vine St
Studio Apartments

13 Vine St

13 Vine StMelrose, MA 02176
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99 Essex St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

99 Essex St

99 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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14 Essex St
Studio Apartments

14 Essex St

14 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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40 Vine St
Studio Apartments

40 Vine St

40 Vine StMelrose, MA 02176
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Waverly Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Apartments

215-233 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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24 Vinton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24 Vinton St

24 Vinton StMelrose, MA 02176
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Cochran House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cochran House

80 Grove StMelrose, MA 02176
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Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA

Ranked #7

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Melrose Neighborhood in Melrose, MA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Melrose

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Melrose?

There are currently 18 Studio Apartments in Downtown Melrose with rent ranges from $1,725 to $6,908 with an average price of $2,543.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Melrose Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Melrose ranges from $1,700 to $5,886 with an average monthly rent of $2,854.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Melrose cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Melrose range from $2,050 to $11,850. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,717.

How expensive are Downtown Melrose Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 24 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Melrose on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,525 to $12,927 - averaging $4,112 for the location.

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