About Malden
Spot Easy is a Boston-based rental marketplace, and this page lists apartments for rent in Malden, MA.
Located just five miles north of downtown Boston, Malden, MA is a commuter-friendly city offering a mix of vibrant culture, scenic surroundings, and affordable housing options. With direct access to the MBTA Orange Line via Malden Center and Oak Grove Station, as well as proximity to bike paths and the Middlesex Fells Reservation, Malden combines rapid transit access with asking rents below the Boston average.
Every listing on Spot Easy comes from a verified agent. You can filter Malden listings by bedrooms, bathrooms, price, move-in date and pet policy (cats, small dogs or big dogs allowed), and by amenities such as in-unit laundry, parking, outdoor space, central air, a dishwasher, an elevator, a fitness center, a pool and furnished units. A no-broker-fee filter drops fee listings from your results, and a saved search alert tells you when a new match posts. Each listing shows photos, the asking rent, the available date, the amenities and pet policy the agent recorded, the fee status and the agent's phone number, and some add a video walkthrough or a move-in special. Listings do not state a lease length, so ask the agent.
Start with the Malden listings on this page, filter for what matters most to you, and save the search so new matches come to you.
Current average asking rents across Greater Boston by neighborhood are published in the Spot Easy Rent Index, updated monthly.
FAQ about Malden Apartments for Rent
What is the average rent in Malden, MA?
Malden asking rents run below the Greater Boston average at every bedroom count, and the gap widens on multi-bedroom units. Orange Line access at Malden Center and Oak Grove is the main draw. Filter by bedroom count to see current pricing.
When should I start looking for an apartment in Malden?
Malden listings peak April through July ahead of September 1, and units within walking distance of Malden Center go earliest. Set an alert for your bedroom count so you catch those when they list.
How is transit access in Malden, MA?
Malden is served by the Orange Line at Malden Center and Oak Grove, with commuter rail on the Haverhill line at Malden Center as well. Bus routes connect toward Medford and Everett. Malden Center puts downtown Boston within a short ride.
Is Malden, MA a good place to rent an apartment?
Malden combines Orange Line access with asking rents that run below the Boston average at every bedroom count. Multi-bedroom units offer the widest saving relative to Boston. Filter by bedroom count and proximity to Malden Center to compare.
How do I find no-broker-fee apartments in Malden, MA?
A broker fee is typically one month's rent. Malden's owner-managed two- and three-family housing stock makes no-fee inventory reasonably common, so the filter is worth applying early. Fee status comes from the verified agent on each listing.
What documents do I need to rent an apartment in Malden?
Malden landlords typically ask for photo ID, recent pay stubs or an offer letter, and references from a prior landlord. Much of the stock is owner-managed two- and three-families, so you are often dealing with the owner rather than a leasing office. Have the paperwork together before you tour, since units near Malden Center move quickly.