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

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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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14 Shawmut Ter, Unit 2
$1,280
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$1,280

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$1,280
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 30

14 Shawmut Ter, Unit 2

14 Shawmut TerMalden, MA 02148
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property at 107 Summer St

$1,650 - $2,300

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$1,650

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$1,650

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107 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
property at 195 Pleasant St

$1,670

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$1,670

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$1,670

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
property at 2 Granite St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Granite St

MaldenMA02148

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347 Pleasant St, Unit 349-B1-14
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
Studio Apartment Available Jun 1

347 Pleasant St, Unit 349-B1-14

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 73 West St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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73 West St

MaldenMA02148
property at 117 Summer St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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117 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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90 Pierce St, Unit 3
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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90 Pierce St, Unit 3

90 Pierce StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 103 Summer St

$1,975 - $2,185

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$1,975

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$1,975

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103 Summer St

MaldenMA02148
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23 Benner Ave, Unit #1
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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23 Benner Ave, Unit #1

23 Benner AveMalden, MA 02148
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7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #1

7 Shawmut TerMalden, MA 02148
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5 Hancock St, Unit #1
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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5 Hancock St, Unit #1

5 Hancock StMalden, MA 02148
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357 Charles St, Unit #1
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
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357 Charles St, Unit #1

357 Charles StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 39 Garden St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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39 Garden St

MaldenMA02148
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240 Belmont St, Unit 12
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1

240 Belmont St, Unit 12

240 Belmont StMalden, MA 02148
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Malden Towers
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$2,200 - $2,950
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$2,200 - $2,950

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$2,200 - $2,950
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Malden Towers

99 Florence StMalden, MA 02148
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101-109 Summer Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101-109 Summer Street

101-109 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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West End, Malden, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 1st St, Unit 127 1st St4BR,4.5BA$0.48
14 Fairmount St, Unit 14.514 Fairmount St5BR,1BA$0.63
276 Main St, Unit 2276 Main St4BR,1BA$0.34
7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #17 Shawmut Ter1BR,1BA$0.20
19 Washington St S, Unit 40219 Washington St S2BR,1BA$0.24
124 Forest St, Unit 1124 Forest St3BR,2BA$0.35
124 Forest St, Unit 2124 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.30
460 Highland Ave, Unit #1460 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.10
14 Bowdoin St, Unit 214 Bowdoin St5BR,2BA$0.54

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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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