Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forestdale Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,600 (42 Rentals)

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property at 195 Pleasant St

$1,670

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$1,670

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$1,670

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195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
property at 107 Summer St

$1,750 - $2,300

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$1,750

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$1,750

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107 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 103 Summer St

$1,975 - $2,185

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$1,975

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$1,975

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103 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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15 Bowman St, Unit #1
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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15 Bowman St, Unit #1

15 Bowman StMalden, MA 02148
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7 Elm St, Unit C-6
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
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7 Elm St, Unit C-6

7 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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76 Maple St, Unit 4
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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76 Maple St, Unit 4

76 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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Malden Towers
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$2,200 - $2,950
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$2,200 - $2,950

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$2,200 - $2,950
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Malden Towers

99 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 49 Lillian Rd

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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49 Lillian Rd

MaldenMA02148
property at 233 Washington St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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233 Washington St

MaldenMA02148
property at 31 Laurel St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Laurel St

MaldenMA02148
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101-109 Summer Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101-109 Summer Street

101-109 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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Pleasant
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant

349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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Andover House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andover House

21 Wyeth StMalden, MA 02148
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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

246 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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38 Lyme St
2 Bedroom Apartments

38 Lyme St

38 Lyme StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 10 Chestnut St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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10 Chestnut St

MelroseMA02176
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Towne Estates
Rent Specials
$2,120 - $2,595
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$2,120 - $2,595

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$2,120 - $2,595
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Towne Estates

209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 288 Main St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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288 Main St

MelroseMA02176

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Windsor Radio Factory
$2,290 - $7,519
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$2,290 - $7,519

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$2,290 - $7,519
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Windsor Radio Factory

1000 Stone PlMelrose, MA 02176
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Forestdale, Malden, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, MA

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forestdale area is the $0.52 price per square foot 330 Swains Pond Ave Model at 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $5,150. The second greatest value Forestdale apartment is the 19 Washington St S Model at 19 Washington St S, Unit 402 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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.
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
19 Washington St S, Unit 40219 Washington St S2BR,1BA$0.24
41 Baker St, Unit 4141 Baker St4BR,1BA$1.67
496 Lebanon St, Unit 3496 Lebanon St3BR,2.5BA$1.83
Pleasant Plaza22BR,2BA$1.91
565 Salem St, Unit 2565 Salem St2BR,1BA$2.18
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10
90 Pierce St, Unit 190 Pierce St2BR,1BA$2.42
47 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 747 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.46
15 Bowman St, Unit #115 Bowman St1BR,1BA$2.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forestdale, Malden, MA

Ranked #5

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forestdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forestdale is at Windsor Radio Factory listed at $2,285.

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 $2,545 at Towne Estates.

What is the most affordable Forestdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forestdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Washingtons and starts from $3,595.

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