Arrive Malden
14 Summer St,
Malden, MA 02148
$2,789 - $3,509 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Malden
Malden, MA
Area Guide
A cozy community minutes from Boston
Commuter
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Diverse
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Walkable
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Located five miles north of Boston, Malden combines city accessibility with neighborhood comfort. The rental market includes modern apartment communities and traditional New England multi-family homes, with average rents ranging from $2,112 for studios to $3,171 for three-bedroom units. Malden Square anchors the city's commercial district, while established neighborhoods like Maplewood and Bellrock feature tree-lined streets. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the 56-acre Middlesex Fells Reservation or walk around Fellsmere Pond. Pine Banks Park, co-managed with Melrose, offers sports fields and walking trails.
The Orange Line's Malden Center and Oak Grove stations connect residents to downtown Boston in minutes. Founded in 1640, Malden celebrates its heritage through architectural treasures like the Converse Memorial Library, designed by renowned architect H.H. Richardson. The city has grown into one of Massachusetts' most culturally diverse communities. Current rental data shows one-bedroom units experiencing a 3.3% year-over-year increase. Popular rental locations include the area surrounding Malden Center station, the Forestdale neighborhood, and the Edgeworth district - once home to the historic Converse Rubber Factory where the first "All-Star" basketball sneakers were manufactured.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Malden, MA is $2,115 for a studio, $2,345 for one bedroom, $2,850 for two bedrooms, and $3,251 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Malden has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,345/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$3,383/month
1,279 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,649/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,649/month
1,512 Sq Ft
Transportation
85
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
56
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
59
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-8
894 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,024 Students
Public
Grades K-8
881 Students
Public
Grades K-8
820 Students
Public
Grades K-8
594 Students
Public
Grades K-8
894 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,024 Students
Public
Grades K-8
881 Students
Public
Grades K-8
820 Students
Public
Grades K-8
594 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,856 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Mystic River Reservation
- Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
- Revere Beach Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.