Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Grove Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $1,500 (36 Rentals)

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170 Maple St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

170 Maple St

170 Maple StMalden, MA 02148
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101-109 Summer Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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101-109 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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349 Pleasant St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

349 Pleasant St

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Oak Grove, Malden, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Grove area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Gateway at Malden Center priced from $2,040. Anthem Everett has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here are the most affordable Oak Grove apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway at Malden CenterFStudio,1BA$2,040
Anthem EverettS1Studio,1BA$2,225
MasonS4Studio,1BA$2,250
Malden Square Apartments527 Sq FtStudio,1BA$2,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Grove, MA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Grove area is the $0.24 price per square foot 20 Washington Pl Model at 20 Washington Pl, Unit #114 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Oak Grove apartment is the 208 Washington St Model at 208 Washington St, Unit #1 starting at $3,300 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20 Washington Pl, Unit #11420 Washington Pl2BR,1BA$0.24
208 Washington St, Unit #1208 Washington St2BR,1.5BA$1.99
203 Summer St, Unit 1203 Summer St4BR,3BA$3.33
55 Rockland Ave, Unit 155 Rockland Ave3BR,1BA$3.33
12 Florence St, Unit #10512 Florence St2BR,2BA$3.12
21 Hamlet Pl, Unit #121 Hamlet Pl2BR,1BA$2.56
134 Summer St, Unit 44134 Summer St2BR,2BA$3.00
525 Highland Ave, Unit 10525 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$3.27
73 Wyoming Ave, Unit #173 Wyoming Ave1BR,1BA$3.08
72 Wyoming Ave, Unit #172 Wyoming Ave1BR,1BA$3.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Grove, Malden, MA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Oak Grove Neighborhood in Malden, MA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Grove Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Grove?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Grove is under $2,260.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Grove?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Grove is The Washingtons which is listed at $2,484, while the average apartment in Oak Grove costs $5,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Grove?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5,468 regular apartments in Oak Grove that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oak Grove?

Cheap apartments in Oak Grove have an average cost of $1,380 which is $4,120 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Grove.

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