
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (264 Rentals)
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22 Saint Mary St, Unit 19
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17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

380 Pleasant St, Unit #A1-10
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15 Washington St S, Unit 512

17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St
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17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St
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17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St

61A Washington St, Unit 112

67 Washington St, Unit 102

56 Clark St

17-19-19 Washington St

17-19-19 Washington St
West End, Malden, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West End Studio Apartments | $2,218 | $1,595 | $4,590 |
West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,710 | $955 | $8,782 |
West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,360 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,218 | $3,000 | $5,800 |
West End 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,614 | $1,125 | $7,995 |
West End 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,758 | $4,500 | $7,995 |
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Washingtons | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,100 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $1,659 |
Parkwood Apartments | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.18 price per square foot 119 Myrtle St Model at 119 Myrtle St, Unit #1 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 34 Pleasant St Model at 34 Pleasant St, Unit #1 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Edgeworth 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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119 Myrtle St, Unit #1 | 119 Myrtle St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
34 Pleasant St, Unit #1 | 34 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $0.25 |
54 West St, Unit #19 | 54 West St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
3 Forest St, Unit #202 | 3 Forest St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
67 Forest St, Unit 235 | 67 Forest St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R | 55 Forest Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
69 Washington St, Unit #18 | 69 Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
137 Mills St, Unit #1 | 137 Mills St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
8 Forest St, Unit #201 | 8 Forest St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
12 Shawmut St, Unit #1 | 12 Shawmut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End, Malden, MA
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Malden, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in Malden, MA
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
61 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is 119 West Wyoming which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in West End costs $7,697.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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