Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forestdale Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,600 (180 Rentals)

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180 Pleasant St
$1,800 - $2,050
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$1,800 - $2,050
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180 Pleasant St

180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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Forestdale, Malden, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, MA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forestdale area is the $0.27 price per square foot 72 Myrtle St Model at 72 Myrtle St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Forestdale apartment is the 330 Swains Pond Ave Model at 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 starting at $5,150 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village 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.
72 Myrtle St, Unit 172 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$0.27
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
15 Crescent Ln, Unit 15 Crescent LN Unit B15 Crescent Ln2BR,1BA$1.56
56 Clayton St56 Clayton St3BR,1BA$2.57
110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1110 Crescent Ave3BR,1BA$2.07
2 Chester St, Unit 12 Chester St3BR,1BA$2.81
30 Franklin St, Unit 31430 Franklin St2BR,2BA$2.81
27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #327 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.60
202 Sylvan St, Unit 1st floor202 Sylvan St2BR,1BA$2.67
67 Washington St, Unit 10267 Washington StStudio ,1BA$2.77

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Forestdale, Malden, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forestdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forestdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forestdale is at Residences @ Malden Station listed at $2,221.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forestdale Apartment is $2,120 at Towne Estates.

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

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

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