
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Hood Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (92 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mount Hood area of Melrose.


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192 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #10

37 Crystal St

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10 Chestnut St, Unit 3

10 Chestnut St

513-517-517 Franklin St

150 Green St

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40 Hurd St

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Towne Estates

53 Pearl St
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47 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 7

288 Main St

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197 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #2

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40 Hurd St, Unit 1

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126 W Wyoming Ave

195 Pleasant St

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93 Sigourney St, Unit 1
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803 Main St, Unit # 2

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

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683 Main St, Unit 2 F

107 Summer St

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

Malom Trust Apartments

Carlyle House Apartments

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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82 Maple St, Unit 6

2 Granite St
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Altitude Apartments

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

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45 Florence St, Unit 503

Furnished Studio-Boston - Saugus

17-19 Washington St.

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171 Washington St, Unit 316

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The Chase at Overlook Ridge, East
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103 Summer St

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23 Benner Ave, Unit #1

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333 Central St, Unit 1 h

53 Lantern Rd

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15 Bowman St, Unit #1

59 Spring St

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Rumney Flats

135 Ward St

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7 Elm St, Unit C-6
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Mount Hood, Melrose, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Hood?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hood Studio Apartments | $2,335 | $1,750 | $2,719 |
| Mount Hood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $1,670 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Hood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,222 | $2,050 | $9,017 |
| Mount Hood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,951 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Hood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $2,900 | $4,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 92 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mount Hood Neighborhood of Melrose, MA.
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Cheapest Available Mount Hood Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyle House Apartments | Studio, non-renovated (Exeter) | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Hood, MA
As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Hood area is the $0.52 price per square foot 330 Swains Pond Ave Model at 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $5,150. The second greatest value Mount Hood apartment is the 19 Washington St S Model at 19 Washington St S, Unit 402 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Hood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 | 330 Swains Pond Ave | 5BR,2.5BA | $0.52 |
| 19 Washington St S, Unit 402 | 19 Washington St S | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 41 Baker St, Unit 41 | 41 Baker St | 4BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 496 Lebanon St, Unit 3 | 496 Lebanon St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.83 |
| Pleasant Plaza | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 51 Claremont St, Unit 2 | 51 Claremont St | 3BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 30 Newhall St, Unit #1 | 30 Newhall St | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 565 Salem St, Unit 2 | 565 Salem St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 17 Upham St, Unit 1 | 17 Upham St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 86 Maple St, Unit 5 | 86 Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMount Hood, Melrose, MA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Hood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mount Hood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Hood is under $1,840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Hood?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Hood is Carlyle House Apartments which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Mount Hood costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Hood?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 72 regular apartments in Mount Hood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mount Hood?
Cheap apartments in Mount Hood have an average cost of $388 which is $4,112 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Hood.
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