Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
Malden Center, Malden, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Malden Center
$2,875/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Malden Center is $2,875 per month as of May 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $925 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Malden Center
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Malden Center rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Malden Center, Malden, MA
Average rent prices in Malden Center have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 $2,875, whereas a house costs $4,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Malden Center run $2,590 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,470.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,440 |  1% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,588 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,465 | 1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 6% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,495 | No Change | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Glendale | $2,600 | |
Glenwood | $2,800 | |
Maplewood | $2,600 | |
Oak Grove | $2,400 | |
South Medford | $3,950 | |
Wellington | $3,154 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,875 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,250 | 83% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,747 | - | - | |
Rooms | $1,280 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,440
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,588
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,465
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,495
Last year
16%
Glendale
Average rent
$2,600
Maplewood
Average rent
$2,600
Oak Grove
Average rent
$2,400
Glenwood
Average rent
$2,800
South Medford
Average rent
$3,950
Wellington
Average rent
$3,154
Apartments
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
83%
Houses
Average rent
$4,747
Rooms
Average rent
$1,280
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
47%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malden Center, Malden, MA is 11% higher than the median rent in Glendale, Everett, MA.
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Discover rentals in Malden Center, Malden, MA
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$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
2h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,414–$3,815
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
12 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$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
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,414–$3,815
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,414–$3,815
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
43 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$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
5h ago
12 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$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
2h ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,414–$3,815
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
2 baths
$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
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
349 Pleasant St #A1-2, Malden, MA 02148
Studio
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5h ago
43 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,875 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Malden Center?
Average rent prices in Malden Center have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Malden Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Malden Center is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $115,000/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).