1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA (512 Rentals)

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J Malden Center
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$3,023 - $3,613
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$2,752 - $4,109

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$2,752 - $4,109
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 22

J Malden Center

190 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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The Point @180
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$2,695
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$2,695 - $3,345

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$2,695 - $3,345
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

The Point @180

180 Eastern AveMalden, MA 02148
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Pleasant Plaza
$2,300 - $2,375
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$2,300 - $2,750

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$2,300 - $2,750
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Pleasant Plaza

36 Dartmouth StMalden, MA 02148
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Malden Towers
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$2,250 - $2,300
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$2,250 - $2,800

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$2,250 - $2,800
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Malden Towers

99 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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Arrive Malden
$2,799 - $3,709
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$2,799 - $3,889

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$2,799 - $3,889
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 29

Arrive Malden

14 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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Malden Gardens
$2,325
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$2,325 - $2,650

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$2,325 - $2,650
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Malden Gardens

520 Main StMalden, MA 02148
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64 Maple St
$1,900
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$1,750 - $1,900

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$1,750 - $1,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

64 Maple St

64 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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347 Pleasant St
$2,050 - $2,100
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$1,800 - $2,100

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$1,800 - $2,100
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347 Pleasant St

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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2 Park Ave, Unit 1
$1,750
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$1,750

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$1,750
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2 Park Ave, Unit 1

2 Park AveMalden, MA 02148
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property at 84 Sprague St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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84 Sprague St

MaldenMA02148
property at 530 Highland Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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Available Sep 1

530 Highland Ave

MaldenMA02148

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property at 43 Fairmont St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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43 Fairmont St

MaldenMA02148
property at 524 Highland Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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Available Sep 1

524 Highland Ave

MaldenMA02148
property at 63 Emerald St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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Available Oct 1

63 Emerald St

MaldenMA02148
property at 52 Pine St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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52 Pine St

MaldenMA02148
property at 10 Rockwell Terrace

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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Available Sep 1

10 Rockwell Terrace

MaldenMA02148
property at 13 Harnden Rd

$900 - $2,800

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$900

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$900

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13 Harnden Rd

MaldenMA02148
property at 8 Rockwell Terrace

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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Available Sep 1

8 Rockwell Terrace

MaldenMA02148
property at 85 Oliver St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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85 Oliver St

MaldenMA02148
property at 44 Spring St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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44 Spring St

MaldenMA02148
property at 491 Lynn St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

491 Lynn St

MaldenMA02148

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Largest Available Malden 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Malden, MA is found at Windsor Mystic River in the Ferryway neighborhood and is 1,115 square feet priced from $3,679. Altitude Apartments in the East Saugus neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $2,681. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Malden:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Windsor Mystic RiverH1,115 Sq Ft$3,679
Altitude ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths - Premium1,100 Sq Ft$2,681
AmayaB2 Den1,071 Sq Ft$3,516
Arcadia at Rivers EdgeA91,009 Sq Ft$3,737
The Batch YardA016928 Sq Ft$2,699
Hanover EverettM927 Sq Ft$3,234
APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge1BR/1.0BA925 Sq Ft$2,600
Alta Clara1E1899 Sq Ft$3,606
One North of BostonA1G2895 Sq Ft$2,786
Atwood1 Bed/1 Bath Den-A1D887 Sq Ft$3,023

Cheapest Available Malden 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 19, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Malden, MA is the 50 High Model starting from $1,900 at APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston in the Ferryway neighborhood. The second most affordable Malden 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Everett Ventures, LLC starting at $1,900 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Malden is currently $2,870. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Malden:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston50 High$1,900
Everett Ventures, LLC1BR/1.0BA$1,900
Myrtle Street1BR/1.0BA$1,925
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA$1,950

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Malden Overview

The northeast is a great place to work, live, and raise children and one of the best places to do all of this is in Malden, MA. Malden, MA is a city that is located in Middlesex County, MA. It has been listed at one of the best places in the entire state to raise children. During the past few decades, Malden, MA has grown quickly thanks to its high standard of living, its friendly people, its job market, and its accessibility. For all of these reasons, many people are still flocking to Malden apartments, calling them home. If you are thinking about living in apartments in Malden, MA, then you should learn a bit more about this fantastic city. What are a few of the high points that everyone living in the local area should know?

Why live in Malden, MA?

There are several reasons why so many people choose to call Malden, MA their home. First, Malden, MA is close to Boston and many people work in the city but live in Malden because the cost of living is lower even though the commute might be a bit longer. In addition, Malden, MA is a friendly place that is a great city in which to raise children. The school system is strong and the city is safe. Finally, many people love living in Malden, MA because the temperatures are cool. Those who don’t enjoy the heat will love the cooler weather in Malden!

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Malden Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Malden with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Malden is at APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston listed at $1,900.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Malden Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Malden is $2,870.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Malden Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Malden is a 1,115 square feet unit starting from $3,679 at Windsor Mystic River.

What is the average size for Malden 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Malden is currently 357 sq ft.

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