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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Malden, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Malden rent stands today
Malden, MA rent rose 7.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,680/month. Renters today are paying $90 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.6% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Malden runs 38.9% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median. The market offers 84 total rentals, primarily apartments, for renters seeking proximity to Boston.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Malden sit around $1,885/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,230/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,900/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,225/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,050/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents available to most renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Malden
$2,680/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Malden is $2,680 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Malden
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Malden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Malden, MA
Average rent prices in Malden have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Malden, MA
Rent prices in Malden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Malden is $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Malden run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,885 | No Change | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,230 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,225 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,049 | No Change | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bellrock | $2,885 | |
Edgeworth | $3,000 | |
Ferryway | $3,001 | |
Malden Center | $2,850 | |
Maplewood | $2,600 | |
Oak Grove | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 20% | 13% | |
Houses | $3,200 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 18% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,230
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,049
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
Malden Center
Average rent
$2,850
Maplewood
Average rent
$2,600
Oak Grove
Average rent
$2,300
Bellrock
Average rent
$2,885
Ferryway
Average rent
$3,001
Edgeworth
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Malden, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Malden, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Malden and Boston by all bedroom counts and property types.
Malden
39%higher than the national median
76%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malden, MA is 21% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Malden, MA
5d+ ago
Maplewood house for rent in Malden
28 Spring St, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Edgeworth apartment for rent in Malden
29 Gale St, Malden, MA 02148
4 beds
2 baths
$900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Maplewood house for rent in Malden
63 Crescent Ln, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
Maplewood condo for rent in Malden
44 Loomis St #308A, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,011–$4,466
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
810 Washington Ave, Malden, MA 02151
1 bed
1–2 baths
$2,230–$2,950
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
12 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$2,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$2,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,011–$4,466
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1h ago
180 Eastern Ave, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$3,545
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
163 Ferry St, Malden, MA 02148
3 beds
2 baths
$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
134 Summer St #5, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,011–$4,466
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
134 Summer St #4, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
$2,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
43 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,011–$4,466
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
134 Summer St #4, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
$2,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4h ago
Ferryway apartment for rent in Malden
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
$3,050
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
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Frequently asked questions for Malden, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Malden rental market.
How much is rent in Malden?
The average rent in Malden is $2,680 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Malden?
Average rent prices in Malden have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Malden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Malden is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Malden?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Malden are Oak Grove ($2,300/mo), Maplewood ($2,600/mo), and Malden Center ($2,850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Malden?
To comfortably afford rent in Malden, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Malden?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Malden average around $2,260/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,930/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).