Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malden Center Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,000 (25 Rentals)

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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
$1,050
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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property at 117 Summer St

117 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 68-70-70 Washington St

68-70-70 Washington 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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property at 17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

MaldenMA02148
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden Center, MA

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malden Center area is the $1.85 price per square foot 11 Kearney St Model at 11 Kearney St in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Malden Center apartment is the 40 Cedar St Model at 40 Cedar St, Unit 2 starting at $4,300 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malden Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11 Kearney St11 Kearney St4BR,2BA$1.85
40 Cedar St, Unit 240 Cedar St4BR,2BA$2.15
19 Shawmut St, Unit 1919 Shawmut St4BR,2BA$2.46
34 Russell St34 Russell St4BR,2BA$2.76
248 Pearl St, Unit 1248 Pearl St2BR,1BA$2.50
225 Highland Ave225 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$2.45
63 Whitman St, Unit #263 Whitman St2BR,1BA$2.67
7 Shawmut Ter, Unit 17 Shawmut Ter2BR,1BA$2.56
384 Medford St, Unit 1384 Medford St2BR,1BA$2.67
85 High St, Unit 185 High St3BR,1BA$1.67

Getting Around the Malden Center Neighborhood in Malden, MA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malden Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Malden Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Malden Center is at Malden Square Apartments listed at $2,330.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Malden Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Malden Center Apartment is $2,300 at Malden Towers.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Malden Center is starting from $2,575 at Pleasant Plaza.

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