
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Hood Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $900 (89 Rentals)
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223 Essex St, Unit 1

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147 W Wyoming Ave

59 Greenwood St, Unit 1

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73 Cottage St, Unit apt 1

119 West Wyoming

150 Green St

340 Main St, Unit 609

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Towne Estates

53 Pearl St
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232 Tremont St

340 Main St

32 Tappan St.

13 Harnden Rd

18 Beltran St

249 Summer St, Unit 2 - 23

135 Clifton St

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

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2 Park Ave, Unit 1
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

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347 Pleasant St

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

349 Pleasant St

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

8 Rockwell Terrace

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26
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67 Washington St, Unit 102

3 Kent Terrace

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St. 116, Unit 116

17-19 Washington St. 211, Unit 211

37 Cecilian Ave, Unit 1st floor

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

17-19 Washington St., Unit 211

17-19-19 Washington St S

17-19 Washington St. 406, Unit 406
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-21

134 Salem St

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171 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St S, Unit 206

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45 Florence St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 309

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

17-19 Washington St. 309, Unit 309
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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 | $2,293 | $1,673 | $3,370 |
| Mount Hood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,648 | $1,800 | $7,389 |
| Mount Hood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,371 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Hood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,496 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Hood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,493 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 89 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Hood area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Altitude Apartments priced from $1,673. The Chase at Overlook Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,973. Here are the most affordable Mount Hood apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $1,673 |
| The Chase at Overlook Ridge | Design EA - W | Studio,1BA | $1,973 |
| Northgate Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,980 |
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Hood, MA
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Hood area is the $2.72 price per square foot B3 Model at Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge in the in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $3,140. The second greatest value Mount Hood apartment is the B2C Model at Avana Cliffside starting at $3,138 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Avana Cliffside | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
| 27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #3 | 27 W Wyoming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge | 1BRL5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Essex Landing Saugus | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Malden Gardens | 1 | 1BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Malden Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.98 |
| Pleasant Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Premium | Studio ,1BA | $2.96 |
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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 $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Hood?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Hood is 119 West Wyoming which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Mount Hood costs $4,900.
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 30 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 $196 which is $4,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Hood.
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