Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malden Center Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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

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$1,050
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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14 Shawmut Ter, Unit 2
$1,280
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$1,280

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$1,280
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 30

14 Shawmut Ter, Unit 2

14 Shawmut TerMalden, MA 02148
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property at 195 Pleasant St

$1,670

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$1,670

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195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
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347 Pleasant St, Unit 349-B1-14
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
Studio Apartment Available Jun 1

347 Pleasant St, Unit 349-B1-14

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 117 Summer St

$1,850

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117 Summer 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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malden Center area is the $0.20 price per square foot 7 Shawmut Ter Model at 7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Malden Center apartment is the 20 Washington Pl Model at 20 Washington Pl, Unit #114 starting at $2,375 with a $0.24 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.
7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #17 Shawmut Ter1BR,1BA$0.20
20 Washington Pl, Unit #11420 Washington Pl2BR,1BA$0.24
11 Kearney St11 Kearney St4BR,2BA$1.85
11 Kearney St, Unit 211 Kearney St4BR,2BA$1.85
188 Main St, Unit 2188 Main St4BR,2BA$2.00
Pleasant Plaza22BR,2BA$1.91
225 Highland Ave225 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$2.45
Arrive MaldenChester2BR,2BA$2.88
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10
67 Washington St, Unit 10267 Washington StStudio ,1BA$2.77

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 $2,269.

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 $2,600 at Malden Towers.

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