Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Average rent in
Malden, MA

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA is $2,650. This is +36%, or $701, higher than the national average.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,650

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

95

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA is $2,650. This is +36%, or $701, higher than the national average.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
72%
27%
$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 4% in the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $2,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in Malden, MA costs about $2,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,950. Houses for rent in Malden, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,225.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,300

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,945

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,295

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,900

4%

7%

Studio

$2,077

3%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,077

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,945

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

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$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,395
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malden, MA is 22% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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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

1.5 baths

$1,200

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

House for rent

Available May 1

10 Florence Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

10 Florence Street

10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$2,995

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

341 Lynn St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

141 Pierce St #22 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Maplewood condo for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

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

100 Ferry Street #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

11 Kenmore Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Grove apartment for rent in Malden

Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment

11 Kenmore Rd #2, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

House for rent

Available Oct 9