Cheap Homes for Rent in Mount Hood Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (26 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Mount Hood area of Melrose.

property at 340 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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340 Main St

MelroseMA02176
property at 594 Franklin St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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594 Franklin St

MelroseMA02176
property at 223 Essex St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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223 Essex St

MelroseMA02176
property at 37 Cecilian Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

37 Cecilian Ave, Unit 1st floor

37 Cecilian Ave
RevereMA02151
property at 428 Salem St

$1,875

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

428 Salem St, Unit 1

428 Salem St
MaldenMA02148

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property at 4 Melrose St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Melrose St, Unit #3

4 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 59 Spring St

$2,000

Plus Fees

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

59 Spring St

WakefieldMA01880

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property at 33 Lodgen Ct

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 Lodgen Ct, Unit 4D

33 Lodgen Ct
MaldenMA02148
property at 86 Maple St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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86 Maple St, Unit 4

86 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 92 Maple St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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92 Maple St, Unit 4

92 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 51 Melrose St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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51 Melrose St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 88 Maple St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1, 2026

88 Maple St, Unit 1

88 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 94 Maple St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1, 2026

94 Maple St, Unit 1

94 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 51 Clark St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

51 Clark St, Unit #2

51 Clark St
MaldenMA02148

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property at 133 Salem St

$2,400 - $2,600

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$2,400

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$2,400

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133 Salem St

RevereMA02151

Mount Hood, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Hood Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,840
Northgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Hood, MA

As of December 29, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
19 Washington St S, Unit 40219 Washington St S2BR,1BA$0.24
496 Lebanon St, Unit 3496 Lebanon St3BR,2.5BA$1.83
Pleasant Plaza22BR,2BA$1.91
110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1110 Crescent Ave3BR,1BA$2.25
51 Claremont St, Unit 251 Claremont St3BR,1BA$2.15
43 Union St, Unit #143 Union St3BR,1.5BA$2.25
565 Salem St, Unit 2565 Salem St2BR,1BA$2.18
17 Upham St, Unit 117 Upham St2BR,1BA$2.18
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mount Hood, Melrose, MA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Hood

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Hood?

There are currently 299 Apartments for Rent in Mount Hood, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,670 to $20,649. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Hood ranging from $1,600 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Hood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Hood ranges from $1,600 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,227.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mount Hood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mount Hood range from $2,600 to $20,649, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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