Cheap Homes for Rent in West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)

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property at 81 Fellsway W

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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81 Fellsway W, Unit 1

81 Fellsway W
MedfordMA02155
property at 340 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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340 Main St

MelroseMA02176
property at 15 Piggott Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Piggott Rd

MedfordMA02155
property at 35 Fellsway W

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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35 Fellsway W, Unit 1

35 Fellsway W
MedfordMA02155

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property at 223 Essex St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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223 Essex St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 38 Park St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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38 Park St

MedfordMA02155
property at 25 Brooks Park

$1,975 - $1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom Rentals

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25 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 55 Forest Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R

55 Forest Ave
EverettMA02149
property at 68 A Newhall St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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68 A Newhall St

MaldenMA02148
property at 92 Maple St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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92 Maple St, Unit 4

92 Maple St
MaldenMA02148

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property at 2 Vassar St

$2,185

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$2,185

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$2,185

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Vassar St, Unit Attic

2 Vassar St
MedfordMA02155
property at 86 Maple St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

86 Maple St, Unit 88-B

86 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 88 Maple St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

88 Maple St, Unit 1

88 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 94 Maple St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

94 Maple St, Unit 1

94 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 68 Linden St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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68 Linden St

EverettMA02149

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property at 18 Garland Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18 Garland Ave

MaldenMA02148

West End, Malden, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of January 11, 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
136 Burget Ave136 Burget Ave5BR,2BA$0.65
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 West End

What type of rentals are currently available in West End?

There are currently 579 Apartments for Rent in West End, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $9,067. There are also 222 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $1,200 to $7,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West End?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West End ranges from $1,200 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,501.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West End?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West End range from $1,000 to $7,418, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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