Spacious 3-bedroom apartment on the first floor of a well-kept two-family home on a quiet side street in Malden's Maplewood neighborhood. Six rooms total: three bedrooms, a family room, and a dine-in kitchen with a walk-in pantry. In-unit washer and dryer. Two garage parking spaces plus tandem driveway parking, a rare find at this price.
Recent updates to the building include a brand-new roof with solar (2026) and engineer-designed structural reinforcement of the first floor framing, new investment going in this summer.
Commuters have options here. Both Malden Center and Oak Grove Orange Line stations are about 0.7 miles away, an easy 15-minute walk, with downtown Boston about 20 minutes by train. Bus routes 106, 411, and 430 stop around the corner on Salem Street. Walk Score of 81, "Very Walkable."
The home sits in Malden's Maplewood neighborhood, a few blocks from Maplewood Square with its local restaurants, pizza shops, coffee, and the Maplewood Meat Market. A Stop & Shop is close by for groceries, downtown Malden's dining scene is about a mile away, and several parks, including Roosevelt Park, are within walking distance.
Available September 1. 12-month lease. No application fee. Small, responsive landlord.
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One year leases only.
9 Kenilworth St
Malden, MA 02148
Apartment building
3-7 beds
Available units
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What's special
In-unit washer and dryerBrand-new roof with solarQuiet side streetTandem driveway parkingFamily roomTwo garage parking spacesDine-in kitchen
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave oven
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood
Heating
- Solar
Neighborhood: Forestdale
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Very WalkableTransit Score®
/ 100
Good TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Somewhat BikeableNearby schools in Malden
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Forestdale SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Salemwood SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Malden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions
Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in Malden is currently $2,733 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
Rent in Malden has decreased by $42 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to 9 Kenilworth St include Forestdale School, Salemwood School, and Malden High School.








