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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malden Center Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (53 Rentals)
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13 Harnden Rd
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$1,700 - $2,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityParkwood Apartments
16 James StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,750
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$1,750
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21 Elm St, Unit A1
21 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,750 - $1,900
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64 Maple St
64 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,795Studio Apartments Available Now
17-19 Washington St., Unit 306
17-19-19 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
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$1,800 - $1,875
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$1,800 - $1,875
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180 Pleasant St
180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 206
17-19-19 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-20
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,800 - $2,100
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347 Pleasant St
347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
349 Pleasant St
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19
349 Pleasant St
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$1,825
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$1,825
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67 Washington St, Unit 102
67 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,850Studio Apartments Available Now
17-19 Washington St., Unit 116
17-19-19 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,850
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$1,850
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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5
57 Linden AveMalden, MA 02148
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$1,8501 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
17-19 Washington St., Unit 211
17-19-19 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
17-19 Washington St. 116, Unit 116
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17-19 Washington St. 211, Unit 211
17-19 Washington St S
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52 Newhall St, Unit 1
52 Newhall StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,875Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-21
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,900
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$1,900
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85 Maple St, Unit 5
85 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,900
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45 Florence St
45 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 412
17-19-19 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-1
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St, Unit C-26
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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$1,950
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$1,950
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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4
12 Russell StMalden, MA 02148
349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-1
349 Pleasant St
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6
349 Pleasant St
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349 Pleasant St
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$1,980
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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4
396 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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170 Maple St, Unit 109
170 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 111
17-19-19 Washington St SMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-3
349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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86 Maple St, Unit B
86 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
44 Spring St
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63 Emerald St
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16 Lincoln St
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525 Highland Ave, Unit 34
525 Highland Ave
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86 Maple St
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$2,250 - $2,800
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Malden Towers
99 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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$2,300 - $2,750
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$2,300 - $2,750
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Pleasant Plaza
36 Dartmouth StMalden, MA 02148
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94 Maple St, Unit 6
94 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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$2,300 - $2,800
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Malden Gardens
520 Main StMalden, MA 02148
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70 Washington St
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Park Place Apartments
66 Devir StMalden, MA 02148
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101-109 Summer Street
101-109 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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Ten Florence at Central Place
10 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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Malden Center, Malden, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Malden Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Malden Center Studio Apartments | $2,448 | $1,700 | $3,137 |
| Malden Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,704 | $900 | $3,689 |
| Malden Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,597 | $2,000 | $4,497 |
| Malden Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,300 | $3,500 |
| Malden Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Available Malden Center Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Malden Center area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Malden Towers priced from $2,250. Malden Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Malden Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Malden Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Malden Gardens | 1 | 1BR,2BA | $2,300 |
| Pleasant Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden Center, MA
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malden Center area is the $2.45 price per square foot 16 Gould Ave Model at 16 Gould Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value Malden Center apartment is the C07 - 2 bed/2 bath Model at J Malden Center starting at $4,119 with a $3.42 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Gould Ave, Unit 2 | 16 Gould Ave | 5BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| J Malden Center | C07 - 2 bed/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.42 |
| The Exchange Street Apartments | Forrest | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
| 160 Pleasant Street Apartments | Forestdale | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
| Malden Gardens | 1 | 1BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Arrive Malden | Ashburn | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| Malden Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.98 |
| Pleasant Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 12 Russell St, Unit A2-4 | 12 Russell St | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| 85 Maple St, Unit 5 | 85 Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
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 $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Malden Center?
The cheapest apartment in Malden Center is Malden Towers which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Malden Center costs $3,054.
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 18 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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