Cheap Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA from $900 (108 Rentals)

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property at 13 Harnden Rd
$900 - $2,700

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
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13 Harnden Rd

MaldenMA02148
property at 11 Upham St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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11 Upham St

MaldenMA02148
property at 84 Sprague St
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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84 Sprague St

MaldenMA02148

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22 Saint Mary St
$1,750 - $1,925

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Base Rent$1,750 - $1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $1,925
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

22 Saint Mary St

22 Saint Mary StMalden, MA 02148
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64 Maple St
$1,750 - $1,900

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Base Rent$1,750 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $1,900
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

64 Maple St

64 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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2 Park Ave, Unit 1
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2 Park Ave, Unit 1

2 Park AveMalden, MA 02148
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property at 43 Fairmont St
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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43 Fairmont St

MaldenMA02148
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347 Pleasant St
$1,800 - $2,100

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Base Rent$1,800 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,100
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

347 Pleasant St

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 18 Fairview Ave
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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18 Fairview Ave

MaldenMA02148
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520 Medford St, Unit 2
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

520 Medford St, Unit 2

520 Medford StMalden, MA 02148
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26 Clarendon St, Unit 1R
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

26 Clarendon St, Unit 1R

26 Clarendon StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 44 Spring St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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44 Spring St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 17 Stearns St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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17 Stearns St

MaldenMA02148
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101-109 Summer Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101-109 Summer Street

101-109 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

246 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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Andover House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andover House

21 Wyeth StMalden, MA 02148
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2 Granite
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2 Granite

2 Granite StMalden, MA 02148

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Myrtle Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Myrtle Street

51 Myrtle StMalden, MA 02148
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38 Lyme St
2 Bedroom Apartments

38 Lyme St

38 Lyme StMalden, MA 02148
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20 Liberty Ave, Unit 2
$980

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Base Rent$980

Total Monthly Price$980
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

20 Liberty Ave, Unit 2

20 Liberty AveMedford, MA 02155
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Broadway250
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$1,393 - $4,017

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Base Rent$1,393 - $4,017

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Broadway250

250 BroadwayRevere, MA 02151
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Cheapest Available Malden Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,688

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malden area is the $0.17 price per square foot 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Malden apartment is the 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
3 Heath St3 Heath St2BR,1BA$0.23
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.11
52 Valley St, Unit B152 Valley St2BR,1BA$0.25
52 Valley St, Unit R152 Valley St2BR,1BA$0.25
181 Washington Ave, Unit B3181 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
197 Middlesex Ave, Unit 1197 Middlesex Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
304 Spring Street Ext304 Spring Street Ext1BR,1BA$0.21
302 Spring Street Ext302 Spring Street ExtStudio ,1BA$0.19

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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 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 $1,688.

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 $2,295 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 APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston and starts from $2,000.

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