Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malden Center Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $600 (73 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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$1,670

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195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
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Parkwood Apartments
$1,700 - $2,700
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Parkwood Apartments

16 James StMalden, MA 02148
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180 Pleasant St
$1,800 - $2,600
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$1,800 - $2,600
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180 Pleasant St

180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden Center, MA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malden Center area is the $0.26 price per square foot 63 Whitman St Model at 63 Whitman St, Unit 2T in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Malden Center apartment is the 34 Russell St Model at 34 Russell St, Unit 2 starting at $3,900 with a $0.39 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.
63 Whitman St, Unit 2T63 Whitman St2BR,1BA$0.26
34 Russell St, Unit 234 Russell St4BR,2BA$0.39
11 Kearney St11 Kearney St4BR,2BA$1.85
188 Main St, Unit 2188 Main St4BR,2BA$2.00
225 Highland Ave225 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$2.45
97 Hawthorne St, Unit 197 Hawthorne St1BR,1BA$2.60
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10
342 Highland Ave, Unit 2342 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$2.78
67 Washington St, Unit 10267 Washington StStudio ,1BA$2.77
85 High St, Unit 185 High St3BR,1BA$1.67

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 Residences @ Malden Station listed at $2,231.

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 $2,350 at Malden Gardens.

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