
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Malden Center Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,700 (26 Rentals)


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21 Elm St, Unit A1

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-24

349 Pleasant St

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347 Pleasant St

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67 Washington St, Unit 102
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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 406

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26

17-19 Washington St. 406, Unit 406

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26
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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

70 Washington St

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

17-19 Washington St. 116, Unit 116

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

17-19 Washington St., Unit 309

17-19 Washington St. 309, Unit 309

349 Pleasant St

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-26

426 Pleasant St
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20 Chestnut St

17-19-19 Washington St S
Malden Center, Malden, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Malden Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Malden Center Studio Apartments | $2,420 | $1,700 | $2,953 |
| Malden Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,658 | $1,800 | $3,650 |
| Malden Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,616 | $2,350 | $4,358 |
| Malden Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,949 | $2,600 | $3,500 |
| Malden Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $3,000 | $3,895 |
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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 $1,700, 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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Malden Center?
Cheap apartments in Malden Center have an average cost of $822 which is $4,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Malden Center.
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