Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Faulkner Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (83 Rentals)

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property at 13 Harnden Rd

$900

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$900

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$900

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13 Harnden Rd

MaldenMA02148
property at 135 Clifton St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

135 Clifton 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
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31

2 Park Ave, Unit 1

2 Park AveMalden, MA 02148
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171 Washington St
$1,895 - $2,400
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$1,895 - $2,400

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$1,895 - $2,400
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171 Washington St

171 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 8 Rockwell Terrace

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

8 Rockwell Terrace

MaldenMA02148
property at 392 Ferry St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

392 Ferry St

MaldenMA02148
property at 52 Newhall St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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52 Newhall St

MaldenMA02148

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180 Pleasant St
$1,875 - $2,050
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$1,875 - $2,050

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$1,875 - $2,050
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180 Pleasant St

180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 134 Salem St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

134 Salem St

MaldenMA02148
property at 57 Linden Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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57 Linden Ave

MaldenMA02148
property at 105 Summer St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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105 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
property at 44 Spring St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Spring St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 103 Summer St

$2,185

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$2,185

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$2,185

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103 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
property at 1 Wyeth St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1 Wyeth St

MaldenMA02148
property at 27 Warren Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

27 Warren Ave

MaldenMA02148
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Malden Towers
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$2,250 - $2,800
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$2,250 - $2,800

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$2,250 - $2,800
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Malden Towers

99 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 70 Washington St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

70 Washington St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 20 Daniels St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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Available Sep 1

20 Daniels St, Unit 115

20 Daniels St
MaldenMA02148
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Pleasant Plaza
$2,300 - $2,750
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$2,300 - $2,750

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$2,300 - $2,750
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Pleasant Plaza

36 Dartmouth StMalden, MA 02148
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827 Main St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

827 Main St, Unit 1

827 Main StMalden, MA 02148
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Arrive Malden
$2,369 - $3,759
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$2,369 - $3,759

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$2,369 - $3,759
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property at 25 Hanover St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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25 Hanover St

MaldenMA02148

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Faulkner, Malden, MA Local Guide

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 Malom Trust Apartments priced from $2,200. Malden Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Faulkner apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Malom Trust Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Pleasant PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Faulkner, MA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Faulkner area is the $0.29 price per square foot 118 Vernal St Model at 118 Vernal St, Unit 2 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Faulkner apartment is the 109 Walnut St Model at 109 Walnut St, Unit 1 starting at $4,200 with a $1.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
118 Vernal St, Unit 2118 Vernal St3BR,1BA$0.29
109 Walnut St, Unit 1109 Walnut St4BR,1.5BA$1.80
41 Baker St, Unit 41 Baker Street41 Baker St4BR,1BA$1.67
7 Tufts St, Unit 17 Tufts St2BR,1BA$2.17
Arrive MaldenChester2BR,2BA$3.03
APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & BostonBroadway #62BR,1BA$2.74
94 Walnut St, Unit #394 Walnut St2BR,1BA$2.50
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2.96
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$2.98
85 High St, Unit 185 High St3BR,1BA$1.67

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Faulkner, Malden, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Faulkner Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Faulkner?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Faulkner is at Residences @ Malden Station listed at $2,834.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Faulkner Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Faulkner Apartment is $2,200 at Malom Trust Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Faulkner Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Faulkner is starting from $2,350 at Malden Gardens.

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