Cheap Homes for Rent in Malden, MA from $1,000 (67 Rentals)

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property at 14 Bennett Pl

14 Bennett Pl

MedfordMA02155
property at 27 Webster Pl

27 Webster Pl

MaldenMA02148
property at 112 Grant Ave

112 Grant Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 77 Rock Glen Rd

77 Rock Glen Rd, Unit 1

77 Rock Glen Rd
MedfordMA02155
property at 18 Rush St

18 Rush St, Unit 2A

18 Rush St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 36-40 Orange St

36-40 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 104 W Emerson St

104 W Emerson St, Unit 3

104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176
property at 37 Cecilian Ave

37 Cecilian Ave, Unit 1st floor

37 Cecilian Ave
RevereMA02151
property at 42 Newman Rd

42 Newman Rd, Unit #3

42 Newman Rd
MaldenMA02148
property at 51 Dartmouth St

51 Dartmouth St, Unit X

51 Dartmouth St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 428 Salem St

428 Salem St, Unit 1

428 Salem St
MaldenMA02148
property at 4 Melrose St

4 Melrose St, Unit #3

4 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 399 Broadway

399 Broadway, Unit 2

399 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 118 Main St

118 Main St, Unit 2

118 Main St
EverettMA02149
property at 55 Forest Ave

55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R

55 Forest Ave
EverettMA02149
property at 44 Lafayette Ave

44 Lafayette Ave, Unit 104

44 Lafayette Ave
ChelseaMA02150
property at 96 Maple St

96 Maple St, Unit 3

96 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 55 Forest Ave

55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R

55 Forest Ave
EverettMA02149
property at 41 Mount Pleasant St

41 Mount Pleasant St, Unit 3

41 Mount Pleasant St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 86 Maple St

86 Maple St, Unit 4

86 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 399 Broadway

399 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
property at 600 Broadway

600 Broadway

EverettMA02149
property at 48 Kilburn St

48 Kilburn St, Unit 2

48 Kilburn St
RevereMA02151
property at 2 Otis St

2 Otis St, Unit G

2 Otis St
SomervilleMA02145

Malden, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Malden Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malden area is the $0.22 price per square foot 2 Otis St Model at 2 Otis St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Malden apartment is the 2 Otis St Model at 2 Otis St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2 Otis St, Unit 12 Otis StStudio ,1BA$0.22
2 Otis St, Unit 12 Otis StStudio ,1BA$0.22
2 Otis St, Unit 12 Otis StStudio ,1BA$0.22
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
151 Perkins St, Unit 1151 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
767 Broadway, Unit 4767 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.21
14 Otis St, Unit 114 Otis StStudio ,1BA$0.22
8 Maine Ave, Unit 28 Maine Ave2BR,1BA$0.22
196 Central St, Unit 1C196 Central StStudio ,1BA$0.22

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Malden, MA
Population: 61,036

Ranked #617

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malden

What type of rentals are currently available in Malden?

There are currently 1375 Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $21,035. There are also 559 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Malden ranging from $1,000 to $8,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Malden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Malden ranges from $1,000 to $8,975 with an average monthly rent of $4,412.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Malden?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Malden range from $2,400 to $21,035, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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