Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malden Center Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,500 (67 Rentals)

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347 Pleasant St
$1,800 - $2,100
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$1,800 - $2,100
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

347 Pleasant St

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 70 Washington St

$1,850 - $2,400

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$1,850
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$1,850

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

70 Washington St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 87R Madison St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

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87R Madison St

MaldenMA02148
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87 Madison St, Unit 2R
$1,950
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$1,950
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87 Madison St, Unit 2R

87 Madison StMalden, MA 02148
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180 Pleasant St, Unit 349-C-16
$2,050
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$2,050
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$2,050
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180 Pleasant St, Unit 349-C-16

180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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347 Pleasant St, Unit 3
$2,050
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$2,050
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347 Pleasant St, Unit 3

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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Cheapest Available Malden Center Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood ApartmentsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Arrive MaldenFayetteStudio,1BA$2,229

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden Center, MA

As of June 23, 2026 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 16 Gould Ave Model at 16 Gould Ave, Unit 2 starting at $5,200 with a $2.60 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
16 Gould Ave, Unit 216 Gould Ave5BR,2BA$2.60
34 Russell St34 Russell St4BR,2BA$2.76
2 Chester St, Unit 12 Chester St3BR,1BA$2.81
225 Highland Ave225 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$2.45
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2.96
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$2.98
Pleasant PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15
180 Mountain Ave, Unit 14180 Mountain Ave1BR,1BA$3.07
44 Maple St44 Maple St1BR,1BA$3.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malden Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Malden Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Malden Center is under $2,229.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Malden Center?

The cheapest apartment in Malden Center is Parkwood Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Malden Center costs $5,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Malden Center?

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 36 regular apartments in Malden Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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