Maplewood is a family-friendly community just one mile east of Downtown Malden and six miles north of Boston. Longstanding homes and upscale apartment communities available for rent line Maplewood’s very walkable streets. The city itself is home to an array of local restaurants and shops, particularly in Maplewood Square, which Maplewood residents have easy access to. Maplewood’s leafy surroundings make it a welcome retreat from city life, and locals enjoy living near sprawling parks like Pine Banks Park, offering wooded walking trails, sporting fields, and a playground. Families, commuters, and renters interested in small-town charm near a big city will appreciate living in Malden’s Maplewood.