Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Grove Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,600 (105 Rentals)

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property at 195 Pleasant St

$1,670

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195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
property at 117 Summer St

$1,700 - $1,850

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117 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
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180 Pleasant St
$1,800 - $2,600
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$1,800 - $2,600
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180 Pleasant St

180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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63 Washington St
$1,800 - $2,400
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$1,800 - $2,400
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

63 Washington St

63 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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171 Washington St
$1,895 - $2,400
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$1,895 - $2,400
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171 Washington St

171 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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Oak Grove, Malden, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Grove, MA

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Grove area is the $2.68 price per square foot Chester Model at Arrive Malden in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,949. The second greatest value Oak Grove apartment is the 97 Hawthorne St Model at 97 Hawthorne St, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive MaldenChester2BR,2BA$2.68
97 Hawthorne St, Unit 197 Hawthorne St1BR,1BA$2.60
40 Grace St, Unit 140 Grace St2BR,1BA$2.20
86 Maple St, Unit 586 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.10
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2.96
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.91
Pleasant PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15
12 Florence St, Unit 20012 Florence St1BR,1BA$3.28
67 Washington St, Unit 10267 Washington StStudio ,1BA$2.77
85 Maple St, Unit 585 Maple St1BR,1BA$3.26

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Oak Grove, Malden, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Grove Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Grove?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Grove is at Malden Square Apartments listed at $2,425.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Grove Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Grove Apartment is $2,200 at Malden Towers.

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

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

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