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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Off-street parking
  • Vibrant residential neighborhood
  • Updated bathroom
  • Spacious one-bedroom apartment
  • Off-street parking available to rent

Location

117 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148, USA|Oak Grove
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Management

Charlesgate Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(978) 486-7678

Property Overview

117 Summer Street offers a spacious one-bedroom layout with hardwood floors, an updated bathroom, and the option to rent off-street parking in a vibrant residential neighborhood. With strong expert scores across price (8/10), amenities (9/10), location (9/10), and an overall rating of 7.9/10, it delivers excellent value and convenience, including proximity to a top-rated middle school about 1.8 miles away. The detailed listing information further supports a solid trustworthiness rating of 7/10.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.9
Very Good
117 Summer Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

Studio (No Sqft)Studio1 bath$1,800 /mo1 unit availableA spacious studio apartment in a professionally managed building. Located in a vibrant residential neighborhood just 7 minutes from Malden Center, retail shopping and public transit. Heat and hot water included in the rent! Newer windows and hardwood floors throughout. Off-street parking available to rent.
1 bed/ 1 bath (No Sqft)1 bed1 bath$1,900 /mo2 units availableA cozy one-bedroom, one bathroom apartment in a professionally managed building. Located in a vibrant residential neighborhood just 7 minutes from Malden Center, retail shopping and public transit. Heat and hot water included in the rent! Newer windows and hardwood floors throughout. Off-street parking available to rent.

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Amenities for 117 Summer Street

Apartment Amenities

Heat, Hot Water

Appliances

Gas RangeRange
Refrigerator

Building

Common LaundryOnsite Laundry
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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About 117 Summer Street

HomeApartments in MaldenOak Grove 117 Summer Street

A spacious studio apartment in a professionally managed building. Located in a vibrant residential neighborhood just 7 minutes from Malden Center, retail shopping and public transit. Heat and hot water included in the rent! Newer windows and hardwood floors throughout. Off-street parking available to rent.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.9
/10
Very Good
117 Summer Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 117 Summer Street
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 117 Summer Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Oak Grove. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
117 Summer Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including common laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 117 Summer Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
117 Summer Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 117 Summer Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
117 Summer Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 117 Summer Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2 miles away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Oak Grove

Studio apartments at 117 Summer Street cost about the same as the average rent price for studios in Oak Grove.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 17% lower than 1-bedrooms in Oak Grove.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Oak Grove
Malden
A table of studio rental data trends in Malden
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,750
June 2024$1,864
July 2024$1,913
August 2024$1,988
September 2024$2,237
October 2024$2,342
November 2024$2,260
December 2024$1,887
January 2025$1,800
February 2025$1,800
March 2025$1,800
April 2025$1,800
May 2025$1,800
June 2025$1,800
July 2025$1,800
August 2025$1,800
September 2025$1,800
October 2025$1,867
November 2025$2,196
December 2025$2,055
January 2026$1,898
February 2026$1,912
March 2026$1,880
April 2026$1,978
May 2026$2,123
A table of studio rental data trends in Oak Grove
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,000
June 2024$1,970
July 2025$1,795
August 2025$1,700
May 2026$1,800

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$72,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,800.
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Schools near 117 Summer Street

Beebe School

401 pleasant st

malden, MA, 2148

K-8Public
B-

Malden Early Learning Center

257 mountain ave

malden, MA, 2148

PKPublic

Ferryway School

150 cross st

malden, MA, 2148

K-8Public
B-

Salemwood School

529 salem st

malden, MA, 2148

K-8Public
B-

Forestdale School

74 sylvan st

malden, MA, 2148

K-8Public
B-
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Neighborhood

Oak Grove | Malden, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Malden near 117 Summer St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 117 Summer St, Malden

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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