Cheap Homes for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $740 (43 Rentals)

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property at 784 Broadway

$740 - $850

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$740 - $850

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$740 - $850

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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784 Broadway

EverettMA02149
property at 82 Warren Ave

$1,070

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$1,070

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$1,070

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

82 Warren Ave, Unit 1

82 Warren Ave
MaldenMA02148
property at 21 Royall St

$1,100 - $3,150

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$1,100 - $3,150

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$1,100 - $3,150

1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Sep 1

21 Royall St

MedfordMA02155
property at 95 Governors Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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95 Governors Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 29 Watts St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Watts St, Unit 1

29 Watts St
MaldenMA02148

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property at 340 Main St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

340 Main St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 349 Pleasant St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

349 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148

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property at 63 Fellsway W

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

63 Fellsway W

MedfordMA02155
property at 17-19 Washington St S

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

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property at 315 Boston Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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315 Boston Ave, Unit 1

315 Boston Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 793 Main St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 15

793 Main St, Unit 3

793 Main St
MaldenMA02148

West End, Malden, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Myrtle Street priced from $1,895. APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Myrtle Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston50 High1BR,1BA$1,900
Everett Ventures, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.23 price per square foot 197 Clifton St Model at 197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 15 Belmont St Model at 15 Belmont St, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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.
197 Clifton St, Unit Clifton197 Clifton St1BR,1BA$0.23
15 Belmont St, Unit 115 Belmont St3BR,1BA$0.28
16 Gould Ave, Unit 216 Gould Ave5BR,2BA$2.45
12 2nd St, Unit 212 2nd St2BR,1BA$2.04
7 Tufts St, Unit 17 Tufts St2BR,1BA$2.29
44 Touro Ave, Unit 144 Touro Ave1BR,1BA$1.45
41 Winthrop St, Unit 341 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$2.29
827 Main St, Unit 1827 Main St2BR,1BA$2.30
14 Brogan Rd, Unit 214 Brogan Rd1BR,1BA$1.79
85 High St, Unit 185 High St3BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about West End

What type of rentals are currently available in West End?

There are currently 538 Apartments for Rent in West End, MA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $16,285. There are also 304 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $740 to $8,775.

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 $740 to $8,775 with an average monthly rent of $3,600.

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 $975 to $6,409, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,070 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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