Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (233 Rentals)

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592 Salem St
$900
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592 Salem St

592 Salem StMalden, MA 02148
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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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property at 195 Pleasant St

$1,670

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$1,670
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195 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
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15 Washington St S
$1,750 - $1,800
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$1,750 - $1,800
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$1,750 - $1,800
Studio Apartment Available Now

15 Washington St S

15 Washington St SMalden, 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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$1,800 - $2,400
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

63 Washington St

63 Washington StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 2 Granite St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

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2 Granite St

MaldenMA02148

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347 Pleasant St
$1,800 - $2,100
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$1,800 - $2,100
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$1,800 - $2,100
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

347 Pleasant St

347 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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180 Pleasant St
$1,850 - $2,600
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$1,850 - $2,600
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$1,850 - $2,600
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180 Pleasant St

180 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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property at 332 Salem St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

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332 Salem St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 117 Summer St

$1,850

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$1,850
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117 Summer St

MaldenMA02148

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West End, Malden, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.09 price per square foot 75 Pinkert St Model at 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 456 Salem St Model at 456 Salem St starting at $1,975 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Ferryway 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.
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.09
456 Salem St456 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.20
7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #17 Shawmut Ter1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Dudley St, Unit 13 Dudley St2BR,1BA$0.23
460 Highland Ave, Unit #1460 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
450 Salem St450 Salem St2BR,1BA$0.25
63 Whitman St, Unit 2T63 Whitman St2BR,1BA$0.26
254 Salem St, Unit 2254 Salem St2BR,1.5BA$0.32
276 Main St, Unit 2276 Main St4BR,1BA$0.34
124 Forest St, Unit 1124 Forest St3BR,2BA$0.35

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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 The 600 listed at $2,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $1,900 at Myrtle Street.

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 $2,350 at Malden Gardens.

What is the most affordable West End Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston and starts from $2,650.

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