65 Brentwood St, Malden, MA 02148

Beautifully Updated Single-Family Home | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths | Fenced Yard | Mini-Splits | 20 Minutes to Boston

Open House:
Join us the following days to... tour this beautiful home:
- Saturday, July 11, from 11am to 1pm
- Sunday, July 12, from 11am - 1pm
No appointment is necessary during the open house hours. We look forward to meeting you!

Rental Details
Available: 9/1/2026
Rent: $3,500/month
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Full
Parking: Private driveway (2 off-street spaces)
Pets: Considered with approval ($60/month pet rent)
Lease Term: 12 months
Utilities: Tenant pays for all utilities, including electricity, gas, water/sewer, and internet/cable. Tenant is also handles snow removal and routine lawn maintenance. A lawn mower can be provided for tenant use if needed.

Excellent credit and references required.

Description
Welcome to this beautifully maintained single-family home in Malden's highly sought-after Linden neighborhood. Lovingly cared for by its owners, this home blends thoughtful updates with abundant natural light and a spacious, functional layout.

At the heart of the home is a bright, open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area featuring a large center island, a sunny breakfast nook, and oversized windows that fill the space with natural light. The first floor also includes two spacious bedrooms with generous closet space and an updated full bathroom. The front bedroom offers the flexibility to serve as a home office, nursery, or playroom to suit your needs.

The entire second floor is dedicated to a private primary suite with a full bathroom, generous closet space, and conveniently located laundry, creating a peaceful retreat separate from the main living areas.

Outside, enjoy a private driveway with off-street parking for two cars, a large deck, and a fully fenced backyard ideal for outdoor entertaining, pets (with approval), or simply enjoying your own private green space. The home also features beautifully landscaped front gardens with seasonal blooms, including lilacs, peonies, hydrangeas, tulips, and roses, adding to its welcoming curb appeal.

Perfectly situated just 20 minutes from Downtown Boston, this home offers exceptional convenience for commuters with quick access to Routes 1, 93, and 95, and public transportation direct to Boston. Enjoy the best of both worlds a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with tree-lined streets while being just minutes from the Northern Strand Community Trail, parks, shopping, restaurants, and public transportation.

Features
3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
Single-family home
Highly desirable Linden neighborhood
Open-concept living, dining & kitchen
Large kitchen island & breakfast nook
Entire second floor dedicated to the primary suite
Hardwood floors on the main level
Custom blinds throughout
Mini-split heating & air conditioning
Full-size washer & dryer
Large deck overlooking a fully fenced backyard
Private driveway with off-street parking
40 amp outlet for use with a mobile EV charger
Beautifully landscaped front gardens with seasonal flowers
Close to the Northern Strand Community Trail
Approximately 20 minutes to Downtown Boston
Easy access to Routes 1, 93 & 95
Bus routes nearby

No smoking.

Photo Note: Some photos are from the home's previous sale listing and are included to show the property's layout. Additional photos have been added to reflect updates made since then, including the mini-split heating and cooling system, fully fenced backyard, and other improvements. The home is currently occupied, so furnishings and decor may differ from those shown.

Estimated Monthly Utilities (based on current owner usage; actual costs will vary depending on occupancy and usage habits)

Water/Sewer: Apprx. $40 $60/month

Electric
- Summer (A/C): Apprx. $260 $320/month
- Fall: Apprx. $140 $220/month
- Winter (primarily heat pumps): Apprx. $340 $520/month
- Spring: Apprx $180 $260/month

Natural Gas
- Summer: Apprx. $26/month
- Fall: Apprx. $62/month
- Winter: Apprx. $335/month
- Spring: Apprx. $126/month

These estimates are based on the current owners' utility usage and are provided for informational purposes only. Actual utility costs will vary based on occupancy, weather, thermostat settings, and individual usage habits. Read More