Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Hood Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $700 (184 Rentals)

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32 Tappan St.
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32 Tappan StMelrose, MA 02176

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Mount Hood, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Hood Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30 Howard St7H Falmouth1BR,1BA$1,600
The WashingtonsTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,100 SF)2BR,2BA$1,659

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Hood, MA

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Hood area is the $0.24 price per square foot 20 Washington Pl Model at 20 Washington Pl, Unit #114 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Mount Hood apartment is the 22 Linden Rd Model at 22 Linden Rd starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 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.
20 Washington Pl, Unit #11420 Washington Pl2BR,1BA$0.24
22 Linden Rd22 Linden Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
106 Laurel St, Unit #1106 Laurel St1BR,1BA$0.26
119 Myrtle St, Unit #1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
110 Laurel St, Unit #1110 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.26
23 Essex St, Unit #423 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.15
45 Bruno St, Unit #B45 Bruno St2BR,1BA$0.22
69 Washington St, Unit #1869 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.20
60 Cecilian Ave, Unit #B60 Cecilian Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
137 Mills St, Unit #1137 Mills St2BR,1BA$0.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mount Hood, Melrose, MA

Ranked #7

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 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 $1,659.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Hood?

The cheapest apartment in Mount Hood is 30 Howard St which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Mount Hood costs $4,300.

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 18 regular apartments in Mount Hood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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