Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maplewood Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Maplewood area of Malden.

property at 332 Salem St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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332 Salem St

MaldenMA02148
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12 High St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 15

12 High St, Unit 2, Unit 2

12 High StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 217 Cross St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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217 Cross St

MaldenMA02148
property at 468 Salem St

$2,100 - $2,550

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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468 Salem St

MaldenMA02148
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Avana Cliffside
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$2,155 - $4,621
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$2,155 - $4,621

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$2,155 - $4,621
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Avana Cliffside

500 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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Pleasant Plaza
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$2,300 - $2,750
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$2,300 - $2,750

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$2,300 - $2,750
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Pleasant Plaza

36 Dartmouth StMalden, MA 02148
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Andover House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andover House

21 Wyeth StMalden, MA 02148
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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

246 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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Myrtle Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Myrtle Street

51 Myrtle StMalden, MA 02148
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38 Lyme St
2 Bedroom Apartments

38 Lyme St

38 Lyme StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 94 Eastern Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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94 Eastern Ave, Unit 9, Unit 9

94 Eastern Ave
MaldenMA02148
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge
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$2,020 - $3,185
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$2,011 - $3,176
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

11 Overlook Ridge DrRevere, MA 02151
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West of One
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West of One

810 Washington AveRevere, MA 02151
property at 881 Broadway

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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881 Broadway

EverettMA02149

Cheapest Available Maplewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Maplewood area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Altitude Apartments priced from $1,683. Parkwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Maplewood apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,683
Parkwood ApartmentsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Myrtle Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900
West of OneStudiosStudio,1BA$2,000
The Chase at Overlook RidgeDesign EA - WStudio,1BA$2,030
Avana CliffsideA1AG1BR,1BA$2,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, MA

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maplewood area is the $2.00 price per square foot 188 Main St Model at 188 Main St, Unit 2 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Maplewood apartment is the 56 Clayton St Model at 56 Clayton St starting at $3,595 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maplewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
188 Main St, Unit 2188 Main St4BR,2BA$2.00
56 Clayton St56 Clayton St3BR,1BA$2.57
96 Lawrence St, Unit #396 Lawrence St2BR,1BA$1.87
28 Wolcott St, Unit 228 Wolcott St2BR,1BA$2.33
Quarrystone At Overlook RidgeB22BR,2BA$2.80
30 Franklin St, Unit 31430 Franklin St2BR,2BA$2.81
52 Rock Valley Ave, Unit 152 Rock Valley Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2.96
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio ,1BA$2.96
85 High St, Unit 185 High St3BR,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maplewood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Maplewood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Maplewood is at Altitude Apartments listed at $1,683.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Maplewood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Maplewood Apartment is $1,850 at Parkwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Maplewood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Maplewood is starting from $2,350 at Malden Gardens.

What is the most affordable Maplewood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Maplewood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Altitude Apartments and starts from $3,420.

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