Cheap Homes for Rent in the Malden Center Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $800 (29 Rentals)

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$2,250 - $2,650

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86 Maple St

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2,300
Pleasant PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden Center, MA

As of August 08, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Gould Ave, Unit 216 Gould Ave5BR,2BA$2.45
J Malden CenterC07 - 2 bed/2 bath2BR,2BA$3.42
The Exchange Street ApartmentsForrest2BR,2BA$3.32
160 Pleasant Street ApartmentsForestdale2BR,2BA$3.61
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2.96
Arrive MaldenAshburn1BR,1BA$3.86
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$2.98
Pleasant PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15
12 Russell St, Unit A2-412 Russell St1BR,1BA$3.69
85 Maple St, Unit 585 Maple St1BR,1BA$3.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Malden Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Malden Center?

There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in Malden Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $4,900. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Malden Center ranging from $800 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 $800 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,903.

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 $2,300 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,800.

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