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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Modern kitchen
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Large windows
  • Granite countertops
  • Recess lighting

Location

86 Porter St, Malden, MA 02148, USA|Maplewood
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Management

SL Group Properties, LLC

Leasing office

(844) 325-5440 ext. 3743

Property Overview

86 Porter Street earns a strong overall impression with an 8.2 Zumper Expert Rating, supported by standout amenities, a highly rated location, and solid value. It offers hardwood floors, a modern kitchen, stainless steel appliances, large windows, granite countertops, and recessed lighting, plus 14 photos and exceptional value per square foot.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.2
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, 86 Porter Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 86 Porter Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

86 Porter Street - 22 bed1 bath1,200 sqft$2,250 /moBeautiful and large 2nd floor apartment featuring 2 big bedrooms, recess lighting, hardwood floors, big lovely modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances - refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, oven and granite countertops. The unit also features one large bathroom with plenty of storage, large windows with high ceiling, plenty of closet/extra storage. Kitchen also has plenty of area for eat-in space. The apartment is located in the desirable Forest Dale neighborhood - within walking distance to both Oak Grove & Malden Center T Stations! Lots of cafe/restaurants and very easy for public transportation. No Smokers. References and Credit report required. Available Now.

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About 86 Porter Street

HomeApartments in MaldenMaplewood 86 Porter Street

Beautiful and large 2nd floor apartment featuring 2 big bedrooms, recess lighting, hardwood floors, big lovely modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances - refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, oven and granite countertops. The unit also features one large bathroom with plenty of storage, large windows with high ceiling, plenty of closet/extra storage. Kitchen also has plenty of area for eat-in space. The apartment is located in the desirable Forest Dale neighborhood - within walking distance to both Oak Grove & Malden Center T Stations! Lots of cafe/restaurants and very easy for public transportation. No Smokers. References and Credit report required. Available Now.


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.
8.2
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, 86 Porter Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 86 Porter Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 86 Porter 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, 86 Porter Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Maplewood. 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.
86 Porter Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 86 Porter 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.
86 Porter 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 86 Porter Street to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.
86 Porter 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 86 Porter Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 202 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2.0 miles away

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Rent trends in Maplewood

2-bedroom apartments at 86 Porter Street cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Maplewood.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Maplewood
Malden
A table of studio rental data trends in Malden
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,998
June 2026$1,961
July 2026$1,890
August 2026$1,855
September 2026$1,865
October 2026$1,875
A table of studio rental data trends in Maplewood
MonthMedian Rent
May 2026$1,700
June 2026$1,750
July 2026$1,700

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$90,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $90,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,250.
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Schools near 86 Porter Street

Malden Early Learning Center

257 mountain ave

malden, MA, 2148

PKPublic

Salemwood School

529 salem st

malden, MA, 2148

K-8Public
B-

Forestdale School

74 sylvan st

malden, MA, 2148

K-8Public
B-

Ferryway School

150 cross st

malden, MA, 2148

K-8Public
B-

Beebe School

401 pleasant st

malden, MA, 2148

K-8Public
B-
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Neighborhood

Maplewood | Malden, MA

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

Getting around Malden near 86 Porter St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 86 Porter St, Malden

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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