
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA from $900 (64 Rentals)


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11 Upham St, Unit 3

11 Upham St

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2 Park Ave, Unit 1

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52 Newhall St, Unit 1

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45 Florence St

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85 Maple St, Unit 5
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64 Maple St

43 Fairmont St

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520 Medford St, Unit 2

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22 Saint Mary St

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-25

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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

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18 Benedict St

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14 Brogan Rd, Unit 2

43 Bradley St., Unit 1

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2

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44 Touro Ave, Unit 1

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18 Autumn St, Unit B1
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63 Fellsway W, Unit 12A

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48 Harvard St, Unit 3

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184 Clark Ave, Unit 3

63 Fellsway W, Unit 6

43 Gledhill Ave

53 Fellsway W, Unit 18

53 Fellsway W, Unit 16

53 Fellsway W, Unit 21

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223 Essex St, Unit 4

95 Orange St
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63 Fellsway W, Unit 19

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484 Main St, Unit 3

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101 Vine St

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Malden, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Malden?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden Studio Apartments | $2,500 | $1,495 | $4,330 |
| Malden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Malden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,465 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Malden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,574 | $975 | $6,409 |
| Malden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,128 | $650 | $8,534 |
| Malden 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,343 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
| Malden 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,112 | $6,950 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malden Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Malden?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Malden is at 2 Granite listed at $1,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Malden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Malden Apartment is $1,850 at 2 Granite.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Malden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Malden is starting from $1,850 at 2 Granite.
What is the most affordable Malden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Malden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2 Granite and starts from $1,850.
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