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Malden, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Malden Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30 Howard St7H Falmouth1BR,1BA$1,600
7 Falmouth St7H1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malden area is the $0.18 price per square foot 456 Salem St Model at 456 Salem St, Unit 6 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,800. 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.
456 Salem St, Unit 6456 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.18
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
114 Perkins St, Unit 10114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
119 Myrtle St, Unit #1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
23 Essex St, Unit #423 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.15
3 Forest St, Unit #2023 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.18
765 Broadway, Unit 1765 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
8 Shawmut Ter, Unit #18 Shawmut Ter1BR,1BA$0.20
112 Perkins St, Unit 10112 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
69 Washington St, Unit #1869 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malden

What type of rentals are currently available in Malden?

There are currently 1982 Apartments for Rent in Malden, MA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $17,285. There are also 711 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Malden ranging from $975 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 $975 to $8,975 with an average monthly rent of $4,724.

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 $2,500 to $17,285, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $7,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $925.

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