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Melrose, MA

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Boston suburb delights with lush greenery and Victorian architecture.

Walkable Family-Friendly Suburban Commuter

Seven miles north of Boston, in the triangle forged by U.S. 1, I-93, and I-95, sits Melrose. Families flock to Melrose because of the serene landscape and proximity to city livelihood. A walkable suburb with plenty of amenities to choose from, Melrose also has a widely used public transportation system that includes access to MBTA Commuter Rail Stations and subway stations.

If you choose to rent in Melrose, you will have your pick of walking trails at parks and ponds to stroll through. Popular choices include Ell Pond and Pine Banks Park. You can play golf at Bellevue Golf Club as well as Mount Hood Memorial Park and Golf Course.

Downtown Melrose, known for its Victorian architecture, is an astute location for the annual Melrose Victorian Fair. A community staple, the Melrose Victorian Fair attracts thousands to the day-long event every year.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Melrose, MA is $2,476 for a studio, $2,568 for one bedroom, $3,142 for two bedrooms, and $4,268 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Melrose has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,568/month
733 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,609/month
812 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,629/month
3,964 Sq Ft
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Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Horace Mann Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

244 Students

9
out of 10

Winthrop Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

383 Students

8
out of 10

Hoover Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

303 Students

8
out of 10

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

408 Students

7
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

393 Students

7
out of 10

Melrose Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

869 Students

5
out of 10

Melrose High

Public

Grades 9-12

926 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation
  • Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
  • Breakheart Reservation
  • Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.