Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Malden, MA

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA is $2,400. This is +23%, or $455, higher than the national average.

$2.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,400

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

67

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA is $2,400. This is +23%, or $455, higher than the national average.

$2.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
78%
19%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

58%
42%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Malden, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA have increased by 6% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Malden, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Malden, MA is $2,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Malden, MA costs about $1,975 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in Malden, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,962

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,600

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,850

14%

18%

Studio

$1,800

10%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,962

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in Malden, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Malden, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Boston, MA.

Malden

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,252
increased by67%

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.

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Discover rentals in Malden, MA

63 Crescent Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Maplewood house for rent in Malden

Crescent Ln house

63 Crescent Ln, Malden, MA 02148

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Dec 1

101-109 Summer St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

101-109 Summer St.

101 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,750–$2,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

505 Pleasant St #403 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Malden

505 Pleasant St #403, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

41 Fellsway E #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edgeworth apartment for rent in Malden

Apartment - Malden, MA

41 Fellsway E #3, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

1719 Washington St #402 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

Medford St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edgeworth apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

17 Stearns St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Maplewood house for rent in Malden

17 Stearns St #1, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Oct 9

460A Highland Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1