Cheap Homes for Rent in Malden Center Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,800 (9 Rentals)

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property at 17-19-19 Washington St S

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86 Maple St, Unit 4

86 Maple St
MaldenMA02148

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property at 45 Lincoln St

45 Lincoln St, Unit 2

45 Lincoln St
MaldenMA02148

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 $2,300. Pleasant Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,375. Here are the most affordable Malden Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Pleasant Plaza11BR,1BA$2,375
Malden Square Apartments549 Sq FtStudio,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden Center, MA

As of November 06, 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
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
28 Newhall St, Unit 328 Newhall St2BR,1BA$2.17
248 Pearl St, Unit 1248 Pearl St2BR,1BA$2.36
225 Highland Ave225 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$2.45
384 Medford St, Unit 1384 Medford St2BR,1BA$2.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Malden Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Malden Center?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Malden Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $4,300. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Malden Center ranging from $1,875 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Malden Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Malden Center ranges from $1,875 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,989.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Malden Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Malden Center range from $2,800 to $3,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,395 to $3,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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