Cheap Homes for Rent in West End Neighborhood of Malden, MA from $800 (39 Rentals)

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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
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

Available Now

340 Main St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 15 Piggott Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Piggott Rd

MedfordMA02155
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
property at 63 Fellsway W

$1,750 - $1,900

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1, 2026

63 Fellsway W

MedfordMA02155
property at 53 Fellsway W

$1,775 - $1,950

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$1,775

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$1,775

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Mar 1, 2026

53 Fellsway W

MedfordMA02155
property at 4 Hancock St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Hancock St

MaldenMA02148

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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
property at 349 A Pleasant St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1, 2026

349 A Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
property at 428 Salem St

$1,875

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

428 Salem St, Unit 1

428 Salem St
MaldenMA02148
property at 349 Pleasant St

$1,750 - $2,100

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$1,875

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$1,875

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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349 Pleasant St

MaldenMA02148
property at 17-19-19 Washington St S

$1,895 - $2,100

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$1,895

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$1,895

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 1, 2026

property at 17-19 Washington St S

$1,875 - $2,100

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$1,895

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$1,895

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Mar 1, 2026

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property at 38 Park St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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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
property at 55 Forest Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R

55 Forest Ave
EverettMA02149
property at 86 Maple St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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86 Maple St, Unit 4

86 Maple St
MaldenMA02148
property at 92 Maple St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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92 Maple St

MaldenMA02148
property at 86 Maple St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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86 Maple St

MaldenMA02148
property at 92 Maple St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

92 Maple St, Unit 4

92 Maple St
MaldenMA02148

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property at 2 Vassar St

$2,185

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$2,185

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$2,185

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Vassar St, Unit Attic

2 Vassar St
MedfordMA02155
property at 96 Maple St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 1, 2026

96 Maple St

MaldenMA02148

West End, Malden, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.48 price per square foot 27 1st St Model at 27 1st St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 276 Main St Model at 276 Main St, Unit 2 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Edgeworth 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.
27 1st St, Unit 127 1st St4BR,4.5BA$0.48
276 Main St, Unit 2276 Main St4BR,1BA$0.34
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
19 Washington St S, Unit 40219 Washington St S2BR,1BA$0.24
256 Main St, Unit 2256 Main St4BR,2BA$0.54
96 Willis Ave96 Willis Ave4BR,2.5BA$0.45
124 Forest St, Unit 1124 Forest St3BR,2BA$0.35
124 Forest St, Unit 2124 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.30
460 Highland Ave, Unit #1460 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
14 Bowdoin St, Unit 214 Bowdoin St5BR,2BA$0.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Malden, MA

Ranked #9

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about West End

What type of rentals are currently available in West End?

There are currently 599 Apartments for Rent in West End, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $9,017. There are also 255 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $850 to $7,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West End?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West End ranges from $850 to $7,975 with an average monthly rent of $4,529.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West End?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West End range from $2,300 to $7,098, 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 $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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