Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Hood Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (59 Rentals)

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283 Vinton St, Unit A
$1,895
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$1,895

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$1,895
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283 Vinton St, Unit A

283 Vinton StMelrose, MA 02176
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40 Hurd St
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Hurd St

40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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Towne Estates
Rent Specials
$2,120 - $2,595
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$2,120 - $2,595

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$2,120 - $2,595
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Towne Estates

209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 53 Pearl St

53 Pearl St

MelroseMA02176
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5 Howard St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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5 Howard St, Unit 1

5 Howard StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 51 Lynde St

51 Lynde St

MelroseMA02176
property at 16 Beacon Pl

16 Beacon Pl

MelroseMA02176

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Windsor Radio Factory
$2,285 - $6,717
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$2,285 - $6,717

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$2,285 - $6,717
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windsor Radio Factory

1000 Stone PlMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 524 Main St

524 Main St

MelroseMA02176
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32 Tappan St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32 Tappan St.

32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176
property at 195 Pleasant St

195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
property at 107 Summer St

107 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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The Chase at Overlook Ridge, East
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$1,931 - $3,151
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$1,886 - $3,106
Required Monthly Fees
$45

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$1,931 - $3,151
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Chase at Overlook Ridge, East

11 Overlook Ridge DrRevere, MA 02151
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51 Granville Ave, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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51 Granville Ave, Unit 3

51 Granville AveMalden, MA 02148
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property at 53 Lantern Rd

53 Lantern Rd

RevereMA02151
property at 22 Benner Ave

22 Benner Ave

MaldenMA02148
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Rumney Flats
Rent Specials
$2,049 - $3,030
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$2,049 - $3,030

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$2,049 - $3,030
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Rumney Flats

83 Ward StRevere, MA 02151
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property at 135 Ward St

135 Ward St

RevereMA02151
property at 25 Porter St

25 Porter St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 109 Summer St

109 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
property at 45 Princeton Rd

45 Princeton Rd

MaldenMA02148
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Atwood
Rent Specials
$2,275 - $4,256
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$2,275 - $4,256

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$2,275 - $4,256
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atwood

728 BroadwaySaugus, MA 01906
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property at 233 Washington St

233 Washington St

MaldenMA02148
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101-109 Summer Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101-109 Summer Street

101-109 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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30 Howard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Howard St

30 Howard StSaugus, MA 01906
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Mount Hood, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Hood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Hood area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 119 West Wyoming priced from $1,795. Carlyle House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Mount Hood apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,800
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,885
The Chase at Overlook Ridge, EastDesign EA - WStudio,1BA$1,931
Warden PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
The Emery at Overlook RidgeS1Studio,1BA$2,036

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Hood, MA

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Hood area is the $0.24 price per square foot 17 Upham St Model at 17 Upham St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Mount Hood apartment is the 27 Ridge Hill Ave Model at 27 Ridge Hill Ave, Unit 27 starting at $3,800 with a $0.38 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 Upham St, Unit 117 Upham St2BR,1BA$0.24
27 Ridge Hill Ave, Unit 2727 Ridge Hill Ave3BR,2BA$0.38
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
5 Howard St, Unit 15 Howard St1BR,1BA$0.22
7 Cypress Park, Unit Unit 17 Cypress Park4BR,2BA$1.45
40 Cedar St, Unit 240 Cedar St4BR,2BA$2.15
41 Baker St, Unit 4141 Baker St4BR,1BA$1.94
28 Newhall St, Unit 328 Newhall St2BR,1BA$2.17
59 Main St, Unit 59 Main St #159 Main St1BR,1BA$2.10
51 Granville Ave, Unit 351 Granville Ave1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mount Hood, Melrose, MA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mount Hood Neighborhood in Melrose, MA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,036.

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 $1,795, while the average apartment in Mount Hood costs $4,825.

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 66 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 $345 which is $4,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Hood.

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