Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Malden, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Malden rent stands today
Malden, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Month over month, rents climbed 1.9%.
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 relatively small total rental inventory of 85 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Malden rent for $1,862/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,150/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,700/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,998/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,250/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Malden
$2,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Malden is $2,500 per month as of September 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
85
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Malden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Malden, MA
Average rent prices in Malden have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Malden run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,862 |  1% |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,997 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,250 | 8% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bellrock | $2,920 | |
Edgeworth | $2,700 | |
Ferryway | $2,700 | |
Malden Center | $2,746 | |
Maplewood | $2,400 | |
Oak Grove | $2,237 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,950 | 18% | 16% | |
Rooms | $1,330 | 19% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
24%
Malden Center
Average rent
$2,746
Maplewood
Average rent
$2,400
Oak Grove
Average rent
$2,237
Edgeworth
Average rent
$2,700
Ferryway
Average rent
$2,700
Bellrock
Average rent
$2,920
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
19%
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.
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Discover rentals in Malden, MA
5d+ ago
Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden
18 Fairview Ave #1, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Maplewood house for rent in Malden
17 Stearns St #B, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Bellrock apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,544–$3,745
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
180 Eastern Ave, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$3,295
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden
30 Daniels St #403, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
2d ago
Bellrock condo for rent in Malden
23 Newman Rd #1, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,544–$3,745
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
Verified
61 Exchange St #11, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
108 Highland Ave #2, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Verified
108 Highland Ave #3, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
1d ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,544–$3,745
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
Verified
172 Maple St #303, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
170 Maple St #110, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
61 Exchange St #11, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,544–$3,745
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
Maplewood house for rent in Malden
17 Stearns St #B, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Ferryway apartment for rent in Malden
10 Alcott Park #10, Malden, MA 02148
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
101 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Malden?
Average rent prices in Malden have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 ($2,237/mo), Maplewood ($2,400/mo), and Edgeworth ($2,700/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).