Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Average rent in
Malden, MA

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA is $2,300. This is +21%, or $399, higher than the national average.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,300

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Total rentals

91

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA is $2,300. This is +21%, or $399, higher than the national average.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
86%
13%
$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 2% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Malden, MA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,800. Houses for rent in Malden, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,225.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,100

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,700

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,150

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$4,175

2%

40%

Studio

$1,875

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

40%

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$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by81%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malden, MA is 33% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Malden, MA

61 Hubbard St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Edgeworth condo for rent in Malden

Sunny Room in Malden - 7 Min walk to Orange Line

61 Hubbard St #2, Malden, MA 02148

1 bed

1 bath

$700

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

Condo for rent

Available Apr 1

89 Linden Ave #01 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Malden Center condo for rent in Malden

89 Linden Ave #01, Malden, MA 02148

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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

Condo for rent

Available Mar 13

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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Feb 1

10 Linwood St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

10 Linwood St

10 Linwood St, Malden, MA 02148

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

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

Apartment for rent

40 Grace St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Grove apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

$2,200

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

59 Lawrence Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

59 Lawrence Street

59 Lawrence St, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

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.

Apartment for rent

17 Stearns St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden

17 Stearns St #2, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 12

36 Dodge St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden

36 Dodge St #1, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

1 bath

$2,425

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1