
Homes for Rent in the Downtown Melrose Neighborhood of Melrose, MA (71 Rentals)


23 Rendall Pl

128 Trenton St

104 W Emerson St, Unit 5a

977 Main St

3 Mt Vernon St, Unit 4

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96 Upham St, Unit SI ID1534615P

3 Mt Vernon St

59 Greenwood St, Unit 2

22 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 26
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189 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 31

11 Waverly Pl

130 Tremont St

373 Pleasant St

31 Brazil St

41 Lynde Ave

55 Myrtle St

42-44-44 Albion St

340 Main St

155 Lebanon St
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569 Franklin St

22 Howard St

116 Grover Rd

300 Park Terrace Dr, Unit 343

116 Grover Rd

1 Oak Grove Ct

38 Rocky Nook

13 Holmes St, Unit 13

479 Fulton St
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67 Cedar St

20 Holmes St, Unit 2

13 Garden St

64 Newcomb Rd

289 Elm St, Unit 14

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64 Newcomb Rd, Unit SI FL4-ID1586668P

36 Gould St

134 Summer St, Unit 32

134 Summer St, Unit #5

26 Porter St, Unit 3
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134 Summer St, Unit 5

18 Beltran St, Unit 2

134 Summer St, Unit 4

18 Beltran St

525 Highland Ave, Unit 34

144 E Border Rd

116 Grover Rd

21 Myrtle St, Unit 5

525 Highland Ave, Unit 41

145 Glenwood St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Melrose?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Melrose 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,027 | $2,295 | $4,250 |
| Downtown Melrose 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,606 | $2,695 | $5,900 |
| Downtown Melrose 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,289 | $3,150 | $5,500 |
| Downtown Melrose 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,648 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Melrose 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Melrose Neighborhood of Melrose, MA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Melrose, Melrose, MA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Melrose
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Melrose?
There are currently 212 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Melrose, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $20,951. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Melrose ranging from $800 to $15,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Melrose?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Melrose ranges from $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,737.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Melrose?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Melrose range from $975 to $9,428, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.
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