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Forestdale, Malden, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forestdale Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forestdale, MA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forestdale area is the $0.20 price per square foot 69 Washington St Model at 69 Washington St, Unit #18 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Forestdale apartment is the 61 Exchange St Model at 61 Exchange St, Unit 8 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forestdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 Washington St, Unit #1869 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.20
61 Exchange St, Unit 861 Exchange St1BR,1BA$0.21
20 Washington Pl, Unit #11420 Washington Pl2BR,1BA$0.24
106 Laurel St, Unit #1106 Laurel St1BR,1BA$0.26
110 Laurel St, Unit #1110 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.26
230 Mountain Ave, Unit 230230 Mountain Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.88
584 Salem St, Unit 3584 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.03
131 Tremont St131 Tremont St3BR,1.5BA$2.00
50 Suffolk St, Unit 150 Suffolk St2BR,1BA$1.95
71 Granville Ave, Unit #171 Granville Ave1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forestdale, Malden, MA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Malden, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forestdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forestdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forestdale is under $1,825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forestdale?

The cheapest apartment in Forestdale is Altitude Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Forestdale costs $5,500.

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