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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Malden, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Malden rent stands today
Malden, MA rent rose 12.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,700/month. Renters today are paying $202 more per month on average than last year, with rents just 1.1% below the peak seen in December 2024.
Compared to national trends
Malden runs 38.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of metro markets. The city offers 110 total rentals, representing a smaller but active market.
Price ranges
Studios in Malden rent for $1,895/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,950/month, with larger units reaching $3,800/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $3,400/month, while apartments sit at $2,700/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Malden Center rents rose 20.3% year over year to $2,878/month, outpacing the citywide increase of 12.5%. In contrast, Bellrock rents fell 26.7% year over year to $2,200/month, showing notable divergence within the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Malden
$2,700/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Malden is $2,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Malden
110
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,700, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Malden run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,895 | 8% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 |  1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 3% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bellrock | $2,200 | |
Edgeworth | $2,900 | |
Ferryway | $2,881 | |
Malden Center | $2,878 | |
Maplewood | $2,625 | |
Oak Grove | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,230 | 16% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Malden Center
Average rent
$2,878
Maplewood
Average rent
$2,625
Oak Grove
Average rent
$2,300
Edgeworth
Average rent
$2,900
Bellrock
Average rent
$2,200
Ferryway
Average rent
$2,881
Apartments
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,230
Last 30 days
16%
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
38%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malden, MA is 20% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Malden, MA
5d+ ago
Maplewood condo for rent in Malden
28 Spring St #1, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
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
4d 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 Jun 8
5d+ ago
Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
8h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,685–$3,816
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
19h ago
180 Eastern Ave, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,725–$3,645
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
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
2 baths
$3,620
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 21
6h ago
810 Washington Ave, Malden, MA 02151
1 bed
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,685–$3,816
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
Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden
4 beds
2 baths
$4,299
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
6h ago
810 Washington Ave, Malden, MA 02151
1 bed
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
101 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$2,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
72 Myrtle St #1, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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 Jun 15
14h ago
Verified
134 Summer St #5, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
21 Medford St #2, Malden, MA 02148
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
8h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,685–$3,816
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
8h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,685–$3,816
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
3d ago
10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
2 baths
$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
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
349 Pleasant St #A1-2, Malden, MA 02148
Studio
1 bath
$1,800
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 Jun 1
2h ago
12 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,795–$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
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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 $2,700 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Malden?
Average rent prices in Malden have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Malden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Malden is 38% 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 Bellrock ($2,200/mo), Oak Grove ($2,300/mo), and Maplewood ($2,625/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Malden?
To comfortably afford rent in Malden, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Malden?
Malden's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,900 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions in this Massachusetts city north of Boston.
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).