
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Faulkner Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (87 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Faulkner area of Malden.


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85 High St, Unit 1

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49 Walnut St, Unit 49 Walnut Street

Parkwood Apartments

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

17-19 Washington St. 103, Unit 103

17-19 Washington St., Unit 103

17-19 Washington St., Unit 406

17-19 Washington St. 406, Unit 406

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5
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70 Washington St

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171 Washington St

17-19 Washington St. 116, Unit 116

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45 Florence St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

18 Fairview Ave

87R Madison St

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87 Madison St, Unit 2R

17-19 Washington St. 309, Unit 309
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 309

20-22 Bryant St

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180 Pleasant St, Unit 349-C-16

36 Albion St

120 Summer St, Unit 6

120 Summer St, Unit 10

120 Summer St, Unit 6

120 Summer St, Unit 11

120 Summer St, Unit 10

120 Summer St, Unit 11
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 301

17-19 Washington St., Unit 111

17-19 Washington St. 301, Unit 301

17-19 Washington St. 211, Unit 211

17-19 Washington St., Unit 211

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44 Maple St

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180 Mountain Ave, Unit 14

26 Porter St, Unit 3

105 Summer St

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10 High St, Unit 3
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468 Salem St

103 Summer St

Malom Trust Apartments

58-60-60 Brackenbury St

14 Summer St, Unit 1204

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Arrive Malden

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Malden Towers

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37 Clifton St, Unit 2BR apartment

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12 Florence St, Unit 200

Malden Gardens
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Faulkner, Malden, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Faulkner?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner Studio Apartments | $2,494 | $1,200 | $2,938 |
| Faulkner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Faulkner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,432 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Faulkner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $1,000 | $6,318 |
| Faulkner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,779 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Faulkner Neighborhood of Malden, MA.
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Cheapest Available Faulkner Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Apartments | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Faulkner, MA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Faulkner area is the $1.80 price per square foot 109 Walnut St Model at 109 Walnut St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Faulkner apartment is the 11 Kearney St Model at 11 Kearney St starting at $3,895 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Faulkner apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 109 Walnut St, Unit 1 | 109 Walnut St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| 11 Kearney St | 11 Kearney St | 4BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 188 Main St, Unit 2 | 188 Main St | 4BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 56 Clayton St | 56 Clayton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 108 Lyme St | 108 Lyme St | 3BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 19 Havelock St, Unit 1 | 19 Havelock St | 3BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 155 Central Ave, Unit 1 | 155 Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 94 Walnut St, Unit #3 | 94 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 67 Washington St, Unit 102 | 67 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
| 85 High St, Unit 1 | 85 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFaulkner, Malden, MA
Ranked #2
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Faulkner Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Faulkner?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Faulkner is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Faulkner?
The cheapest apartment in Faulkner is Parkwood Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Faulkner costs $13,128.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Faulkner?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 44 regular apartments in Faulkner that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Faulkner?
Cheap apartments in Faulkner have an average cost of $751 which is $12,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Faulkner.
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