
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,000 (88 Rentals)
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131 Pierce St, Unit 404

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14 Shawmut Ter, Unit 2

107 Summer St

195 Pleasant St

Parkwood Apartments

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22 Saint Mary St, Unit 19

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

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803 Main St, Unit # 2

2 Granite St
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67 Washington St, Unit 102

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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43 Gale St, Unit 12

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82 Maple St, Unit 6

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347 Pleasant St, Unit 349-B1-14

Malom Trust Apartments

73 West St

43 Madison St

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

117 Summer St
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428 Salem St

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90 Pierce St, Unit 3

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28 Cedar St, Unit A2-4

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

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45 Florence St, Unit 503

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

170 Maple St

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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

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171 Washington St, Unit 316

17-19 Washington St.
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103 Summer St

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23 Benner Ave, Unit #1

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141 Pierce St, Unit 31

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7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1

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5 Hancock St, Unit #1

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357 Charles St, Unit #1

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21 Cedar St, Unit C-6

120 Summer St

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7 Elm St, Unit C-6

120 Summer St
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86 Maple St, Unit 5

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76 Maple St, Unit 4

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44 Maple St, Unit 86-4

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17 Florence St, Unit #302

39 Garden St

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240 Belmont St, Unit 12

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Malden Towers

200 Mountain Ave

Park Place Apartments

101-109 Summer Street
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West End, Malden, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| West End Studio Apartments | $2,463 | $1,700 | $3,484 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,280 | $5,697 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,298 | $1,150 | $9,067 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,324 | $1,000 | $7,751 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,124 | $1,050 | $5,500 |
| West End 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,245 | $1,200 | $7,995 |
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There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA
As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.48 price per square foot 27 1st St Model at 27 1st St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 14 Fairmount St Model at 14 Fairmount St, Unit 14.5 starting at $6,250 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the North Medford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 27 1st St, Unit 1 | 27 1st St | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.48 |
| 14 Fairmount St, Unit 14.5 | 14 Fairmount St | 5BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 276 Main St, Unit 2 | 276 Main St | 4BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1 | 7 Shawmut Ter | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 19 Washington St S, Unit 402 | 19 Washington St S | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 124 Forest St, Unit 1 | 124 Forest St | 3BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 124 Forest St, Unit 2 | 124 Forest St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 460 Highland Ave, Unit #1 | 460 Highland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 14 Bowdoin St, Unit 2 | 14 Bowdoin St | 5BR,2BA | $0.54 |
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Best Local Schools in West End, Malden, MA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West End?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End is at Artemas listed at $2,425.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West End Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West End is starting from $2,495 at Towne Estates.
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