
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,000 (105 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West End area of Malden.


195 Pleasant St

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2 Elm St, Unit 4

Parkwood Apartments

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22 Saint Mary St, Unit 19

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

107 Summer 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

Malom Trust Apartments

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43 Madison St, Unit #B

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25 Chestnut St, Unit 1L

2 Granite St

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167 Maple St, Unit #110

170 Maple St

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64 Maple St, Unit 5
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45 Florence St, Unit 503

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396 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

17-19 Washington St.

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171 Washington St, Unit 316

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23 Benner Ave, Unit #1

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357 Charles St, Unit #1

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86 Maple St, Unit 5
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44 Maple St, Unit 86-4

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803 Main St, Unit # 1

233 Washington St

Malden Towers

41 Fellsway E

460A Highland Ave

160 Pleasant Street Apartments

Pleasant Plaza

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347 Pleasant St, Unit A1-25
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19 Washington St S, Unit 402

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384 Medford St, Unit 1

17-19 Washington St.

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5 Dexter St, Unit #1
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $2,429 | $1,575 | $3,376 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $1,670 | $6,758 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,352 | $2,200 | $9,056 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,447 | $2,400 | $6,997 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,202 | $1,050 | $5,600 |
| West End 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,365 | $4,000 | $7,995 |
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There are currently 105 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA.
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA
As of November 30, 2025 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 | 330 Swains Pond Ave | 5BR,2.5BA | $0.52 |
| 256 Main St, Unit 2 | 256 Main St | 4BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| 10 Eliot St, Unit 1 | 10 Eliot St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 96 Willis Ave | 96 Willis Ave | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.45 |
| 96 Willis Ave | 96 Willis Ave | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.43 |
| 124 Forest St, Unit 1 | 124 Forest St | 3BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 30 Linden St, Unit 26-1 | 30 Linden St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End, Malden, MA
Ranked #9
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West End, Malden, MA
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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 $1,875.
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 $1,875, while the average apartment in West End costs $7,087.
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 260 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West End?
Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $1,350 which is $5,737 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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