Cheap Homes for Rent in Malden, MA from $800 (77 Rentals)

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property at 82 Warren Ave

$1,070

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$1,070

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$1,070

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

82 Warren Ave, Unit 1

82 Warren Ave
MaldenMA02148
property at 22 Willard St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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22 Willard St, Unit Room 5

22 Willard St
ChelseaMA02150
property at 175 Ward St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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175 Ward St

RevereMA02151
property at 175 Ward St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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175 Ward St, Unit 77

175 Ward St
RevereMA02151

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property at 22 W Wyoming Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

22 W Wyoming Ave

MelroseMA02176
property at 33 Russell Park

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 Russell Park

MaldenMA02148
property at 166 Salem St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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166 Salem St

MaldenMA02148
property at 55 Lincoln St

$1,550 - $1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio Rentals

Available Sep 1

55 Lincoln St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 116 Main St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Main St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 340 Main St

$1,800 - $2,650

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

340 Main St

MelroseMA02176
property at 1050 Main St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1050 Main St

MaldenMA02148
property at 37 Cecilian Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

37 Cecilian Ave, Unit 1st floor

37 Cecilian Ave
RevereMA02151

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property at 333 Medford St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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333 Medford St

MaldenMA02148

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Cheapest Available Malden Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 5th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,550
10 Yeamans St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malden area is the $0.17 price per square foot 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Malden apartment is the 165 Broadway Model at 165 Broadway starting at $3,900 with a $0.39 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.
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
165 Broadway165 Broadway3BR,1BA$0.39
3 Heath St3 Heath St2BR,1BA$0.23
64 Paris St, Unit 164 Paris St2BR,1BA$0.27
567 Main St, Unit 1R567 Main St3BR,1BA$0.33
124 Forest St, Unit 3R124 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.26
540 Main St, Unit 2B540 Main St2BR,1BA$0.28
197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton197 Clifton St1BR,1BA$0.23
19 Everett Ave, Unit 119 Everett Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
15 Locust St, Unit #315 Locust St4BR,2BA$0.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malden

What type of rentals are currently available in Malden?

There are currently 1094 Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $20,951. There are also 552 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Malden ranging from $800 to $15,000.

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 $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,411.

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 $900 to $8,230, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $6,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,999 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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