Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 5, 2026

Average rent in
Malden Center, Malden, MA

Last updated on March 5, 2026

Last updated on March 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden Center, Malden, MA is $2,583. This is +36%, or $683, higher than the national average.

$3.70

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,583

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden Center, Malden, MA is $2,583. This is +36%, or $683, higher than the national average.

$3.70

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

82%
17%
1%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

88%
12%
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 Center, Malden, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden Center, Malden, MA have remained the same 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 Center, Malden, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Malden Center, Malden, MA is $2,580. A 1-bedroom apartment in Malden Center, Malden, MA costs about $2,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in Malden Center, Malden, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,775.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,300

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,447

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$4,602

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,200

No Change

16%

Studio

$2,077

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,077

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,447

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,602

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Malden Center, 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 Center, Malden, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Malden Center, Malden, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Glendale, Everett, MA.

Malden Center

Median rent price$2,583
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malden Center, Malden, MA is 3% higher than the median rent in Glendale, Everett, MA.

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1 bath

$1,900

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349 Pleasant St #B1-15, Malden, MA 02148

1 bed

1 bath

$2,050

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43 Florence Street

43 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148

1 bed

1 bath

$2,095

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349 Pleasant St #C16, Malden, MA 02148

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

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17 Washington St #501, Malden, MA 02148

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

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12 Florence Street - Photo 1 of 1

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9

Excellent

12 Florence Street

12 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$2,895

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10 Florence Street - Photo 1 of 1

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9

Excellent

10 Florence Street

10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

2 baths

$2,495–$2,895

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

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