Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Malden Center, Malden, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Malden Center

$2,665/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Malden Center is $2,665 per month as of October 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $765 more per month.

$3.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Malden Center

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Malden Center rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Malden Center, Malden, MA

Average rent prices in Malden Center have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Center, Malden, MA

Rent prices in Malden Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Malden Center is $2,662, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Malden Center run $2,665 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,285.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

5%

14%

1 bedroom

$2,656

5%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,314

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,447

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$4,000

64%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,656

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,314

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,447

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

64%

Last year

15%

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.

How does rent in Malden Center, Malden, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Malden Center and Glendale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Malden Center

Median rent price$2,665
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malden Center, Malden, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Glendale, Everett, MA.

Discover rentals in Malden Center, Malden, MA

22 Harnden Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

4 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3D tour

5d+ ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

5d+ ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
94 Eastern Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Malden Center, Malden, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Malden Center rental market.

How much is rent in Malden Center?

The average rent in Malden Center is $2,665 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Malden Center?

Average rent prices in Malden Center have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Malden Center rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Malden Center is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $765 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Malden Center?

To comfortably afford rent in Malden Center, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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