Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Malden, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Malden rent stands today
Malden, MA rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $90 less per month than last year, with rents holding near the city's recent peak from late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Malden runs 31.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 79 rentals, mostly apartments, available to renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Malden rent for $1,875/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,150/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,500/month. Larger units rise to $3,075 for 3-bedrooms and $3,975 for 4+ bedrooms, covering a broad spectrum of bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bellrock rents rose 20.3% year over year to $2,826/month across 10 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 3.5%. This is a notable local increase within Malden's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Malden
$2,500/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Malden is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Malden
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Malden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Malden, MA
Average rent prices in Malden have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Malden run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,875 |  5% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 | 5% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,075 | 5% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,975 | No Change | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bellrock | $2,826 | |
Edgeworth | $2,800 | |
Ferryway | $2,810 | |
Malden Center | $2,659 | |
Maplewood | $2,400 | |
Oak Grove | $2,175 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 4% | 6% | |
Houses | $3,100 | 11% | 3% | |
Rooms | $2,000 | 22% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,075
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,975
Last year
11%
Malden Center
Average rent
$2,659
Maplewood
Average rent
$2,400
Oak Grove
Average rent
$2,175
Edgeworth
Average rent
$2,800
Bellrock
Average rent
$2,826
Ferryway
Average rent
$2,810
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
22%
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
32%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malden, MA is 26% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in Malden, MA
2d ago
Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Oak Grove apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden
127 Tremont St #1, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
86 Porter St, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,478–$3,555
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
180 Eastern Ave, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$3,445
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
16 Alpine St #4, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
10h ago
810 Washington Ave, Malden, MA 02151
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300–$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,478–$3,555
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
108 Highland Ave #2, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
108 Highland Ave #3, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
10h ago
810 Washington Ave, Malden, MA 02151
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300–$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
83 Autumn St #2, Malden, MA 02148
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,478–$3,555
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
170 Maple St #110, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
16 Alpine St #4, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
16 Alpine St #4, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
170 Maple St #110, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
4d ago
Ferryway apartment for rent in Malden
10 Alcott Park #10, Malden, MA 02148
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $2,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Malden?
Average rent prices in Malden have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Malden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Malden is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Malden?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Malden are Oak Grove ($2,175/mo), Maplewood ($2,400/mo), and Malden Center ($2,659/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Malden?
To comfortably afford rent in Malden, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Malden?
March offers the lowest rents in Malden, with approximately 15% savings compared to December's peak prices. April also provides less competitive conditions with lower demand relative to inventory.
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).