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property at 784 Broadway

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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784 Broadway, Unit 3

784 Broadway
EverettMA02149

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property at 109 Medford St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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109 Medford St

MaldenMA02148
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 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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50 Salt St
$1,725
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$1,270
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$1,725
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50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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50 Salt St
$1,725
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$1,270
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$455

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$1,725
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50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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property at 594 Franklin St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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594 Franklin St

MelroseMA02176
property at 36-40 Orange St

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36-40 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
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 37 Cecilian Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

37 Cecilian Ave, Unit 1st floor

37 Cecilian Ave
RevereMA02151
property at 428 Salem St

$1,875

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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428 Salem St, Unit 1

428 Salem St
MaldenMA02148
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50 Salt St
$1,900
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$1,440
Required Monthly Fees
$460

Total Monthly Price
$1,900
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 9, 2026

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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property at 95 Orange St

$1,900

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$1,900

Total Monthly Price
$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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95 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150

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property at 38 Park St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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38 Park St

MedfordMA02155
property at 25 Brooks Park

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
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50 Salt St
$1,995
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$1,540
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$1,995
Studio Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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property at 4 Melrose St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Melrose St, Unit #3

4 Melrose St
BostonMA02116

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malden area is the $0.24 price per square foot 124 Pearl St Model at 124 Pearl St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Malden apartment is the 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 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.
124 Pearl St, Unit 1124 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
39 Cross St, Unit #139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
165 Broadway, Unit 1H165 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St, Unit 48-239 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
19 Washington St S, Unit 40219 Washington St S2BR,1BA$0.24
196 Central St, Unit 1C196 Central StStudio ,1BA$0.22
460 Highland Ave, Unit #1460 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
767 Broadway, Unit #4767 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.19

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Malden, MA
Population: 61,036

Ranked #617

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malden

What type of rentals are currently available in Malden?

There are currently 1198 Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $20,649. There are also 421 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Malden ranging from $850 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 $850 to $8,975 with an average monthly rent of $4,533.

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 $2,300 to $20,649, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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