
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $900 (108 Rentals)
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49 Walnut St, Unit 49 Walnut Street

Parkwood Apartments

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21 Elm St, Unit A1

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85 Maple St, Unit 5

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347 Pleasant St

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67 Washington St, Unit 102

17-19 Washington St., Unit 112

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-14

17-19 Washington St., Unit 103
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-8

17-19 Washington St., Unit 406

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-26

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-18

17-19 Washington St., Unit 515

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57 Linden Ave, Unit 5

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12 High St, Unit 2

70 Washington St

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-19

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171 Washington St
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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4

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45 Florence St

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64 Maple St, Unit 5

17-19 Washington St., Unit 412

17-19 Washington St., Unit 116

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-7

87R Madison St

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-12

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87 Madison St, Unit 2R

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22 Saint Mary St
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17-19 Washington St., Unit 309

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-21

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-2

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-26

20-22 Bryant St

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180 Pleasant St, Unit 349-C-16

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347 Pleasant St, Unit C1-16

349 Pleasant St, Unit A3-5

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-3

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349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-6
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349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-6

349 Pleasant St, Unit A2-4

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-2

349 Pleasant St, Unit B3-1

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-16

349 Pleasant St, Unit B1-6

349 Pleasant St, Unit A2-3

349 Pleasant St, Unit C-11

349 Pleasant St, Unit A1-15

349 Pleasant St, Unit B2-2
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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 | $2,315 | $1,200 | $2,781 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $1,000 | $5,986 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,378 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| West End 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,830 | $3,800 | $7,900 |
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There are currently 108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Apartments | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston | Broadway 881 #14 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.63 price per square foot 14 Fairmount St Model at 14 Fairmount St, Unit 14.5 in the in the North Medford neighborhood starting from $6,250. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 136 Burget Ave Model at 136 Burget Ave starting at $6,500 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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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| 14 Fairmount St, Unit 14.5 | 14 Fairmount St | 5BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 136 Burget Ave | 136 Burget Ave | 5BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| 456 Salem St | 456 Salem St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 452 Main St, Unit 4 | 452 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 109 Walnut St, Unit 1 | 109 Walnut St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| 11 Kearney St | 11 Kearney St | 4BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 373 Boston Ave | 373 Boston Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 496 Lebanon St, Unit 3 | 496 Lebanon St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.83 |
| 41 Baker St, Unit 41 Baker Street | 41 Baker St | 4BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 85 High St, Unit 1 | 85 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is Parkwood Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in West End costs $7,200.
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 176 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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