Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forestdale Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (74 Rentals)

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property at 70 Washington St

$1,850 - $2,400

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$1,850
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$1,850

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

70 Washington St

MaldenMA02148
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 18 Fairview Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

18 Fairview Ave

MaldenMA02148

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 36 Albion St

$2,050 - $2,950

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$2,050
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$2,050

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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36 Albion St

MaldenMA02148

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Forestdale, Malden, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forestdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forestdale area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Towne Estates priced from $2,120. Malom Trust Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Forestdale apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne EstatesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,120
Malom Trust Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Arrive MaldenFayetteStudio,1BA$2,229
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2,300
Pleasant PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Corey103051BR,1BA$2,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, MA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forestdale area is the $2.19 price per square foot 23 Rendall Pl Model at 23 Rendall Pl, Unit 2 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Forestdale apartment is the 56 Clayton St Model at 56 Clayton St starting at $3,595 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forestdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23 Rendall Pl, Unit 223 Rendall Pl4BR,2BA$2.19
56 Clayton St56 Clayton St3BR,1BA$2.57
119 Rockwell St, Unit 119 Rockwell St119 Rockwell St4BR,2BA$3.08
The WashingtonsTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,200 SF)2BR,2BA$2.94
2 Chester St, Unit 12 Chester St3BR,1BA$2.81
21 Mount Vernon Park, Unit 21 Mt Vernon Park21 Mount Vernon Park2BR,1BA$2.89
295 Lebanon St, Unit 2295 Lebanon St2BR,1BA$2.89
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2.96
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$2.98
180 Mountain Ave, Unit 14180 Mountain Ave1BR,1BA$3.07

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forestdale, Malden, MA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forestdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forestdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forestdale is under $2,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forestdale?

The cheapest apartment in Forestdale is Towne Estates which is listed at $2,120, while the average apartment in Forestdale costs $3,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forestdale?

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 36 regular apartments in Forestdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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