223 Essex St, Melrose, MA 02176
What This Apartment Offers
Unit 4
- $1,850
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 525 sq. ft.
- Available Jul 1
Unit 1
- $1,850
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 525 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 1
Apartment Features
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
Community Features
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Utilities Included
223 Essex St is an apartment community in Melrose, MA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Broker Fee$0
Cats Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Parking
- Street--
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Get In Touch
Melrose, MA 02176
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable70 / 100
Transit
Good public transit70 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Roosevelt Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Colonial Park Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Melrose Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Private
Melrose Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
St Mary's School
Grades PK-8
Private
Greater Boston Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
Melrose High
Grades 9-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Tufts Univ., Medford
Drive: 11 min (5.8 mi)
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 13 min (6.3 mi)
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 15 min (7.5 mi)
Lesley University
Drive: 15 min (7.9 mi)
Discover Downtown Melrose, Melrose, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 223 Essex St proximity to Whole Foods Plaza and Greenwood Plaza. Whole Foods Plaza is 0.8 miles away, and Greenwood Plaza is within a 36 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 223 Essex St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 6.2 miles. Transit options include Oak Grove Station and Malden Center Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 223 Essex St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 5 miles, including Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation, Middlesex Fells Reservation, and Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo.
Airports
Living in Downtown Melrose provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 19 minutes from 223 Essex St.
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