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Malden, MA Area Guide

A cozy community minutes from Boston

Commuter Diverse Walkable

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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Malden, MA is $2,124 for a studio, $2,295 for one bedroom, $2,850 for two bedrooms, and $3,296 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Malden has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,295/month
721 Sq Ft
House
$3,862/month
1,684 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,749/month
1,363 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,829/month
1,376 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Malden, MA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

85 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

56 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

59 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ferryway

Public

Grades K-8

923 Students

Beebe

Public

Grades K-8

919 Students

Linden

Public

Grades K-8

805 Students

Forestdale

Public

Grades K-8

496 Students

Salemwood

Public

Grades K-8

925 Students

Ferryway

Public

Grades K-8

923 Students

Beebe

Public

Grades K-8

919 Students

Linden

Public

Grades K-8

805 Students

Forestdale

Public

Grades K-8

496 Students

Salemwood

Public

Grades K-8

925 Students

Malden High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,792 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation
  • Mystic River Reservation
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation
  • Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
  • Revere Beach Reservation

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 February 2026.