
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA from $1,165 (100 Rentals)


195 Pleasant St

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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43 Gale St, Unit 12

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82 Maple St, Unit 6

2 Granite St

332 Salem St

Parkwood Apartments

Altitude Apartments

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45 Florence St
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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

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28 Cedar St, Unit A2-4

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

39 Garden St

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141 Pierce St, Unit 31

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240 Belmont St, Unit 33

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171 Washington St

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22 Saint Mary St

349 Pleasant St
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349 Pleasant St

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81 Maple St, Unit 4

349 Pleasant St

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7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1

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101-109 Summer Street

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Myrtle Street

Andover House
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43 Temple St

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2

15 New Hampshire Ave

37 Almont St

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48 Harvard St, Unit 3

61 Crescent St

53 Fellsway W

75 Winthrop St

53 Fellsway W
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452 Main St, Unit 1

25 Oakland Ave

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450 Salem St

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43 Bryant St, Unit 2

43 Bryant St

101 Vine St

53 Fellsway W

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464 Salem St

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223 Essex St, Unit 4

53 Fellsway W
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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 | $2,361 | $1,550 | $4,151 |
| Malden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $1,165 | $6,194 |
| Malden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,306 | $1,150 | $9,748 |
| Malden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $900 | $8,275 |
| Malden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,239 | $900 | $6,500 |
| Malden 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,739 | $1,200 | $7,995 |
| Malden 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,540 | $5,500 | $7,700 |
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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 Altitude Apartments listed at $1,890.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Malden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Malden Apartment is $1,890 at Altitude Apartments.
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 $1,890 at Altitude Apartments.
What is the most affordable Malden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Malden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Altitude Apartments and starts from $1,890.
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