Cheap Homes for Rent in the Oak Grove Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Oak Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove 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
The WashingtonsOne Bedroom One Bath (796 SF)1BR,1BA$2,701

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Grove, MA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Grove area is the $3.03 price per square foot Chester Model at Arrive Malden in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $3,329. The second greatest value Oak Grove apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath (796 SF) Model at The Washingtons starting at $2,701 with a $3.39 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village 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$3.03
The WashingtonsOne Bedroom One Bath (796 SF)1BR,1BA$3.39
Malden Gardens11BR,2BA$2.96
Malden TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$2.98
Pleasant PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15
Malden Square Apartments756 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$4.29
44 Maple St44 Maple St1BR,1BA$3.31
171 Washington St171 Washington St2BR,1BA$4.66
180 Pleasant St180 Pleasant St1BR,1BA$4.10
21 Elm St, Unit A121 Elm StStudio ,1BA$4.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in Oak Grove?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Oak Grove, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $17,111. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak Grove ranging from $1,775 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oak Grove?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oak Grove ranges from $1,775 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,087.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oak Grove?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oak Grove range from $975 to $11,455, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,700.

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