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

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property at 13 Harnden Rd

$900 - $2,700

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$900

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13 Harnden Rd

MaldenMA02148
property at 11 Upham St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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11 Upham St

MaldenMA02148
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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

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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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property at 43 Fairmont St

$1,900

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$1,900

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43 Fairmont St

MaldenMA02148
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520 Medford St, Unit 2
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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520 Medford St, Unit 2

520 Medford StMalden, MA 02148
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101-109 Summer Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

101-109 Summer Street

101-109 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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2 Granite
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2 Granite

2 Granite StMalden, MA 02148
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Andover House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Andover House

21 Wyeth StMalden, MA 02148
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Broadway Apartments
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Broadway Apartments

246 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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44 Touro Ave, Unit 1
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
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44 Touro Ave, Unit 1

44 Touro AveMedford, MA 02155
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property at 43 Gledhill Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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43 Gledhill Ave

EverettMA02149
property at 95 Orange St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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95 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150

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484 Main St, Unit 3
$1,900
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$1,900

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484 Main St, Unit 3

484 Main StMedford, MA 02155
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property at 101 Vine St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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101 Vine St

SaugusMA01906
property at 108 Washington Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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108 Washington Ave

ChelseaMA02150
property at 19-19 Forest St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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19-19 Forest St

MedfordMA02155

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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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