Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horace Mann Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (60 Rentals)

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32 Tappan St.
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32 Tappan St.

32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176

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Horace Mann, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Horace Mann Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30 Howard St7H Falmouth1BR,1BA$1,600
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horace Mann, MA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Horace Mann area is the $0.25 price per square foot 22 Linden Rd Model at 22 Linden Rd in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Horace Mann apartment is the 119 Myrtle St Model at 119 Myrtle St, Unit #1 starting at $1,750 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Horace Mann apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Linden Rd22 Linden Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
119 Myrtle St, Unit #1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
37 Sylvan Ave37 Sylvan Ave4BR,2BA$1.82
110 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #2110 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
5 Day St, Unit #25 Day St2BR,1BA$2.26
23 Rendall Pl, Unit #2323 Rendall Pl2BR,1BA$2.09
54 Lynde St, Unit #654 Lynde St2BR,1BA$2.28
159 Franklin St, Unit #D3159 Franklin St2BR,1BA$2.27
55 Lynde Ave, Unit #255 Lynde Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
13 Radcliffe Rd, Unit #113 Radcliffe Rd1BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Horace Mann, Melrose, MA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Melrose, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Horace Mann Neighborhood in Melrose, MA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Horace Mann Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Horace Mann?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Horace Mann is under $1,865.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Horace Mann?

The cheapest apartment in Horace Mann is 30 Howard St which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Horace Mann costs $4,635.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Horace Mann?

Cheap apartments in Horace Mann have an average cost of $187 which is $4,448 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Horace Mann.

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