Apartments in the Downtown Melrose area of Melrose with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Melrose Studio Apartments | $2,292 | $1,800 | $2,592 |
| Downtown Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $1,200 | $7,421 |
| Downtown Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $2,150 | $8,574 |
| Downtown Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,373 | $2,650 | $4,348 |
| Downtown Melrose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,212 | $3,200 | $3,225 |
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Melrose Neighborhood of Melrose, MA.
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Valid on select homes. Minimum lease terms apply. Must move in by 3/31 Other costs and fees excluded. Offer may change.Expires 04-27-2026
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Valid on select homes. Minimum lease terms apply. Must move in by 3/31 Other costs and fees excluded. Offer may change.Expires 04-27-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Melrose is at Altitude Apartments listed at $1,830.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Melrose is $3,202.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Melrose is a 1,626 square feet unit starting from $2,465 at The Residences at Stevens Pond.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Melrose is currently at 591 sq ft.
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