Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Malden, MA

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA is $2,300. This is +21%, or $400, higher than the national average.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,300

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

78

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden, MA is $2,300. This is +21%, or $400, higher than the national average.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
82%
17%
$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 decreased 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 $2,297. A 1-bedroom apartment in Malden, MA costs about $2,150 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 $3,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,150

7%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,825

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$4,199

8%

5%

Studio

$1,898

7%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,898

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,199

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

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$3,380
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malden, MA is 32% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Malden, MA

240 Belmont St #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ferryway apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

10 Florence Street - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

9

Excellent

10 Florence Street

10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$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

117 Medford St Unit 117 #117 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bellrock apartment for rent in Malden

APARTMENT - Malden, MA

117 Medford St Unit 117 #117, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

41 Fellsway E Apt 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edgeworth apartment for rent in Malden

APARTMENT - Malden, MA

41 Fellsway E Apt 3 #3, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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

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

525 Highland Ave #10 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

341 Lynn St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

14 Mount Vernon St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Maplewood apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1