
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ferryway Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (124 Rentals)
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85 High St, Unit 1

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49 Walnut St, Unit 49 Walnut Street

Altitude Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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347 Pleasant St

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-14
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 112

17-19 Washington St., Unit 103

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-8

17-19 Washington St., Unit 515

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

17-19 Washington St., Unit 406

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

70 Washington St

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

529 Pleasant St

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171 Washington St

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45 Florence St

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-7

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22 Saint Mary St

87R Madison St
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87 Madison St, Unit 2R

17-19 Washington St., Unit 309

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-21

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-26

20-22 Bryant St

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347 Pleasant St, Unit C1-16

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-2

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180 Pleasant St, Unit 349-C-16

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-3

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-1
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6

349 Pleasant St, Unit A2-3

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-6

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-11

36 Albion St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 211

349 Pleasant St, Unit B2-2

17-19 Washington St., Unit 111

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-3
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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 |
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| Ferryway Studio Apartments | $2,454 | $1,200 | $4,670 |
| Ferryway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Ferryway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,536 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Ferryway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,759 | $950 | $6,078 |
| Ferryway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,339 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Ferryway 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,058 | $3,800 | $7,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 124 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ferryway area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 16 5th priced from $1,525. Altitude Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,574. Here are the most affordable Ferryway apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 16 5th | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $1,574 |
| Parkwood Apartments | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ferryway, MA
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ferryway area is the $0.19 price per square foot 456 Salem St Model at 456 Salem St in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Ferryway apartment is the 78 Fremont St Model at 78 Fremont St, Unit 2 starting at $3,200 with a $0.32 price per square foot in the Harvard Square 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456 Salem St | 456 Salem St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 78 Fremont St, Unit 2 | 78 Fremont St | 4BR,2BA | $0.32 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 238 School St | 238 School St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 367 Broadway, Unit 6 | 367 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 347 Pleasant St, Unit C1-16 | 347 Pleasant St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 3 Heath St | 3 Heath St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 181 Washington Ave, Unit #3 | 181 Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 3 Nichols St, Unit 2 | 3 Nichols St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
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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 $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ferryway?
The cheapest apartment in Ferryway is Altitude Apartments which is listed at $1,822, while the average apartment in Ferryway costs $5,300.
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 169 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 $593 which is $4,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ferryway.
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