Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malden Center Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,000 (28 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 109 Medford St

109 Medford St

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property at 195 Pleasant St

195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148

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107 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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170 Maple 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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349 Pleasant St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

349 Pleasant St

349 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 17-19 Washington St S

17-19 Washington St S

MaldenMA02148
property at 17-19-19 Washington St S

17-19-19 Washington St S

MaldenMA02148

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden Center, MA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malden Center area is the $0.24 price per square foot 19 Washington St S Model at 19 Washington St S, Unit 402 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Malden Center apartment is the 11 Kearney St Model at 11 Kearney St starting at $3,895 with a $1.85 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.
19 Washington St S, Unit 40219 Washington St S2BR,1BA$0.24
11 Kearney St11 Kearney St4BR,2BA$1.85
11 Kearney St, Unit 211 Kearney St4BR,2BA$1.85
40 Cedar St, Unit 240 Cedar St4BR,2BA$2.15
34 Russell St34 Russell St4BR,2BA$2.76
30 Newhall St, Unit #130 Newhall St2BR,1BA$2.17
225 Highland Ave225 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$2.45
12 Florence St, Unit 30912 Florence St2BR,1.5BA$2.83
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.04

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 $2,395.

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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