
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Faulkner Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (42 Rentals)
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85 High St, Unit 1

82 Warren Ave, Unit 1

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11 Upham St, Unit 3

11 Upham St

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

17-19-19 Washington St S, Unit 409
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17-19 Washington St. 409, Unit 409

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2 Park Ave, Unit 1

84 Sprague St

43 Fairmont St

42 Newman Rd, Unit #3

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

52 Newhall St, Unit 1

18 Fairview Ave
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26 Clarendon St, Unit 1R

141 Pierce St

793 Main St, Unit 3

44 Spring St

17 Stearns St

120 Summer St, Unit 7

120 Summer St, Unit 7

134 Summer St, Unit 47
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20 Daniels St, Unit 115

101-109 Summer Street

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Andover House

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2 Granite

Myrtle Street

Ten Florence at Central Place
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38 Lyme St

784 Broadway

43 Gledhill Ave

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78 Sycamore St, Unit 1

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218 Elm St, Unit 218 Elm St Apt 2

Britney Place Condominiums

138-142 VERNAL STREET LLC
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2 Blake Terrace

15 Staples Ave
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 | $2,595 | $1,700 | $2,922 |
| Faulkner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,936 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Faulkner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,571 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Faulkner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $1,000 | $6,409 |
| Faulkner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,509 | $2,900 | $4,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Faulkner area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2 Granite priced from $1,850. Myrtle Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Faulkner apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Granite | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Myrtle Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston | 50 High | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 138-142 VERNAL STREET LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Faulkner, MA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Faulkner area is the $0.28 price per square foot 15 Belmont St Model at 15 Belmont St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Faulkner apartment is the 211 Elm St Model at 211 Elm St, Unit 1 starting at $3,600 with a $2.12 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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| 15 Belmont St, Unit 1 | 15 Belmont St | 3BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 211 Elm St, Unit 1 | 211 Elm St | 3BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| 9 Durso Ave, Unit 2 | 9 Durso Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 11 Upham St, Unit 3 | 11 Upham St | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 9 Kenilworth St, Unit 3 Beds 1 Bath Apartment | 9 Kenilworth St | 3BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 827 Main St, Unit 1 | 827 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 7 Jordan Ter, Unit #C | 7 Jordan Ter | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.40 |
| 218 Elm St, Unit 218 Elm St Apt 2 | 218 Elm St | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 17 Benner Ave, Unit #17 | 17 Benner Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 85 High St, Unit 1 | 85 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Faulkner?
The cheapest apartment in Faulkner is 2 Granite which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Faulkner costs $3,036.
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 7 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 $1,308 which is $1,728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Faulkner.
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