Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Melrose Neighborhood of Melrose, MA Under $2,000 (43 Rentals)
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150 Green St

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61A Washington St, Unit 112

67 Washington St, Unit 102

190 Mountain Ave, Unit 206

171 Washington St, Unit 316
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107 Summer St

101 Summer St

56 Clark St

17 Washington Pl

85 Oliver St

2 Granite St
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Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Melrose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Melrose Studio Apartments | $2,602 | $1,725 | $6,558 |
Downtown Melrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $1,600 | $8,782 |
Downtown Melrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,602 | $2,200 | $8,780 |
Downtown Melrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,085 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Melrose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,598 | $3,500 | $5,500 |
Downtown Melrose 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,226 | $3,600 | $6,000 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Melrose
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Melrose?
There are currently 22 Studio Apartments in Downtown Melrose with rent ranges from $1,725 to $6,558 with an average price of $2,602.
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 $1,600 to $8,782 with an average monthly rent of $2,867.
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 $2,200 to $8,780. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,602.
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 $2,700 to $15,605 - averaging $4,085 for the location.
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