
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ferryway Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (121 Rentals)
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18 Beltran St

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85 High St, Unit 1

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Parkwood Apartments

135 Clifton St

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2 Park Ave, Unit 1

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

8 Rockwell Terrace

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347 Pleasant St

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

392 Ferry St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 406

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22 Saint Mary St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 211
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-21

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

134 Salem St

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171 Washington St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

17-19 Washington St., Unit 309

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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45 Florence St

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-26
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-16

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-11

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6

90 Maple St, Unit 1

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-1

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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

349 Pleasant St, Unit B2-2

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180 Pleasant St, Unit 349-C-16

491 Lynn St

86 Maple St, Unit B
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 111

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-3

105 Summer St

26 Porter St, Unit 3

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44 Maple St

44 Spring St

85 Oliver St

103 Summer St

Malom Trust Apartments

27 Warren Ave
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Ferryway, Malden, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ferryway?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryway Studio Apartments | $2,485 | $1,575 | $4,470 |
| Ferryway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,934 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Ferryway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,643 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Ferryway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,769 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Ferryway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,991 | $900 | $4,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 121 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ferryway Neighborhood of Malden, MA.
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Cheapest Available Ferryway Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 5th | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $1,673 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ferryway, MA
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ferryway 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 Ferryway apartment is the 3 Heath St Model at 3 Heath St starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ferryway apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 3 Heath St | 3 Heath St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 20 Fellsway W, Unit 2 | 20 Fellsway W | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| 181 Washington Ave, Unit #3 | 181 Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 20 Fellsway W, Unit 2 | 20 Fellsway W | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| 118 Vernal St, Unit 2 | 118 Vernal St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 109 Walnut St, Unit 1 | 109 Walnut St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| 28 Temple St, Unit 3 | 28 Temple St | 4BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 85 High St, Unit 1 | 85 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ferryway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ferryway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ferryway is under $1,673.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ferryway?
The cheapest apartment in Ferryway is Altitude Apartments which is listed at $1,763, while the average apartment in Ferryway costs $13,541.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ferryway?
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 68 regular apartments in Ferryway 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 Ferryway?
Cheap apartments in Ferryway have an average cost of $510 which is $13,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ferryway.
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