Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Malden, MA

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,600

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

73

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
77%
22%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Malden, MA costs about $2,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,851. Houses for rent in Malden, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,295

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,825

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,197

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,200

10%

24%

Studio

$1,900

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,197

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

24%

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$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malden, MA is 21% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Malden, MA

240 Belmont Street #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ferryway apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

10 Florence Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Excellent

10 Florence Street

10 Florence Street, Malden, MA 02148

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$2,895

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

117 Medford Street #117 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Bellrock apartment for rent in Malden

Apartment - Malden, MA

117 Medford Street #117, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

41 Fellsway East #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Edgeworth apartment for rent in Malden

Apartment - Malden, MA

41 Fellsway East #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

40 Clark Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 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

14 Mount Vernon Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

525 Highland Avenue #30 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1