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property at 17 Kenneson Rd

17 Kenneson Rd

SomervilleMA02145

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 63 Bonair St

63 Bonair St, Unit 3

63 Bonair St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 39 Wyoming Ave

39 Wyoming Ave

MaldenMA02148
property at 120 Tremont St

120 Tremont St

EverettMA02149
property at 51 Dartmouth St

51 Dartmouth St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 8 Brooks Park

8 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 447 Pleasant St

447 Pleasant St

MelroseMA02176
property at 333 Central St

333 Central St

SaugusMA01906
property at 605 Broadway

605 Broadway

EverettMA02149
property at 55 Forest Ave

55 Forest Ave

EverettMA02149

Malden, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Malden Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malden area is the $0.22 price per square foot 45 Moreland St Model at 45 Moreland St, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Malden apartment is the 450 Salem St Model at 450 Salem St, Unit 7 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
45 Moreland St, Unit 145 Moreland St2BR,1BA$0.22
450 Salem St, Unit 7450 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.18
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
114 Perkins St, Unit 10114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
765 Broadway, Unit 765 Broadway765 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.21
765 Broadway, Unit 1765 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
8 Shawmut Ter, Unit #18 Shawmut Ter1BR,1BA$0.20
55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R55 Forest Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
112 Perkins St, Unit 10112 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
456 Salem St, Unit 6456 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malden

What type of rentals are currently available in Malden?

There are currently 1978 Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $11,796. There are also 672 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Malden ranging from $775 to $8,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Malden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Malden ranges from $775 to $8,975 with an average monthly rent of $4,700.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Malden?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Malden range from $2,600 to $11,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $5,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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