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Malden, MA

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A cozy community minutes from Boston

Commuter Diverse Walkable

Malden is a diverse community which simultaneously enjoys the charm of a small town and the amenities of one of America’s largest cities. Just five miles from Boston, Malden residents have convenient access to the larger city via MBTA rail service and the Northern Expressway.

Dozens of public parks are scattered all around Malden, and the huge Middlesex Fells Reservation sits on the northwest corner of the city. The extensive sidewalk network makes Malden an exceptionally walkable community.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Malden, MA is $2,101 for a studio, $2,272 for one bedroom, $2,843 for two bedrooms, and $3,207 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Malden has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,272/month
709 Sq Ft
House
$5,370/month
3,103 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,460/month
2,351 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,381/month
3,066 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Malden, MA

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

Ferryway

Public

Grades K-8

894 Students

7
out of 10

Salemwood

Public

Grades K-8

1,024 Students

6
out of 10

Linden

Public

Grades K-8

820 Students

6
out of 10

Beebe

Public

Grades K-8

881 Students

5
out of 10

Forestdale

Public

Grades K-8

594 Students

5
out of 10

Ferryway

Public

Grades K-8

894 Students

7
out of 10

Salemwood

Public

Grades K-8

1,024 Students

6
out of 10

Linden

Public

Grades K-8

820 Students

6
out of 10

Beebe

Public

Grades K-8

881 Students

5
out of 10

Forestdale

Public

Grades K-8

594 Students

5
out of 10

Malden High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,856 Students

3
out of 10

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 2025.