Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horace Mann Neighborhood of Melrose, MA from $1,600 (60 Rentals)

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119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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Horace Mann, Melrose, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Horace Mann Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign EBStudio,1BA$1,973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horace Mann, MA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Horace Mann area is the $2.25 price per square foot 43 Union St Model at 43 Union St, Unit #1 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Horace Mann apartment is the 16 Willow St Model at 16 Willow St, Unit #301 starting at $2,800 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Horace Mann apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
43 Union St, Unit #143 Union St3BR,1.5BA$2.25
16 Willow St, Unit #30116 Willow St2BR,2BA$2.45
16 Willow St, Unit #116 Willow St2BR,2BA$2.45
54 Lynde St, Unit #654 Lynde St2BR,1BA$2.28
179 Green St, Unit #408179 Green St2BR,2BA$2.29
4 Stone Ave, Unit #1H4 Stone Ave1BR,1BA$2.48
269 Albion St, Unit #11269 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
71 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #171 W Wyoming Ave1BR,1BA$2.32
286 Albion St, Unit #2286 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
104 W Emerson St, Unit 6104 W Emerson St2BR,1BA$2.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Horace Mann, Melrose, MA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Melrose, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Horace Mann, Melrose, MA

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Getting Around the Horace Mann Neighborhood in Melrose, MA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Horace Mann Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Horace Mann?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Horace Mann is under $1,973.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Horace Mann?

The cheapest apartment in Horace Mann is Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms which is listed at $2,025, while the average apartment in Horace Mann costs $4,094.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Horace Mann?

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 339 regular apartments in Horace Mann 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 Horace Mann?

Cheap apartments in Horace Mann have an average cost of $149 which is $3,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Horace Mann.

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