Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $800 (249 Rentals)

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West End, Malden, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End 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 West End apartment is the 20 Washington Pl Model at 20 Washington Pl, Unit #114 starting at $2,375 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
456 Salem St, Unit 6456 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.18
20 Washington Pl, Unit #11420 Washington Pl2BR,1BA$0.24
119 Myrtle St, Unit #1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
61 Exchange St, Unit 861 Exchange St1BR,1BA$0.21
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
3 Forest St, Unit #2023 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.18
67 Forest St, Unit 23567 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.23
8 Shawmut Ter, Unit #18 Shawmut Ter1BR,1BA$0.20
55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R55 Forest Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
69 Washington St, Unit #1869 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Malden, MA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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West End, Malden, MA

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Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in Malden, MA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 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 West End Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West End?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End is at Windsor Mystic River listed at $2,595.

What is the most affordable West End Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Apartments in Everett & Malden and starts from $2,650.

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