
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forestdale Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (53 Rentals)
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18 Beltran St

135 Clifton St

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2 Park Ave, Unit 1

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64 Maple St

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171 Washington St

17-19 Washington St., Unit 306

17-19 Washington St., Unit 206

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180 Pleasant St

8 Rockwell Terrace
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

349 Pleasant St

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347 Pleasant St

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 211

17-19 Washington St. 116, Unit 116

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

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

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

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45 Florence St

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-26

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-1

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-1

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6

349 Pleasant St
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86 Maple St, Unit B

17-19 Washington St., Unit 111

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-3

20 Daniels St, Unit 115

134 Summer St, Unit 32

134 Summer St, Unit #4

44 Spring St

26 Porter St, Unit 3

1 Wyeth St

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16 Lincoln St

28 Spring St

101-109 Summer Street

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Andover House

Myrtle Street

Ten Florence at Central Place

38 Lyme St

793 Main St

170 Broadway
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Forestdale, Malden, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forestdale?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestdale Studio Apartments | $2,461 | $1,700 | $3,137 |
| Forestdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,804 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Forestdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,547 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Forestdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,925 | $975 | $3,800 |
| Forestdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,000 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Forestdale Neighborhood of Malden, MA.
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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 $2,170. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
| Malom Trust Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Malden Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, MA
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forestdale area is the $0.23 price per square foot 197 Clifton St Model at 197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Forestdale apartment is the 41 Baker St Model at 41 Baker St, Unit 41 Baker Street starting at $3,000 with a $1.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton | 197 Clifton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 41 Baker St, Unit 41 Baker Street | 41 Baker St | 4BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 9 Durso Ave, Unit 2 | 9 Durso Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #3 | 27 W Wyoming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 108 Lyme St | 108 Lyme St | 3BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 45 Almont St, Unit 3 | 45 Almont St | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Malden Gardens | 1 | 1BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Malden Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.98 |
| Pleasant Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Malom Trust Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
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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 $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forestdale?
The cheapest apartment in Forestdale is Towne Estates which is listed at $2,170, while the average apartment in Forestdale costs $2,965.
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 18 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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