Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Malden Center, Malden, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Malden Center
$2,760/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Malden Center is $2,760 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Malden Center
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,760, whereas a house costs $4,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Malden Center run $2,586 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,369.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,900 |  5% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,540 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,460 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 6% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Glendale | $2,750 | |
Glenwood | $3,000 | |
Maplewood | $2,497 | |
Oak Grove | $2,125 | |
South Medford | $3,750 | |
Wellington | $3,284 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,760 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 83% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,850 | - | - | |
Rooms | $1,300 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,540
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,460
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
4%
Glendale
Average rent
$2,750
Maplewood
Average rent
$2,497
Oak Grove
Average rent
$2,125
Glenwood
Average rent
$3,000
South Medford
Average rent
$3,750
Wellington
Average rent
$3,284
Apartments
Average rent
$2,760
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
83%
Houses
Average rent
$4,850
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
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
45%higher than the national median
44%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malden Center, Malden, MA is equal to the median rent in Glendale, Everett, MA.
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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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
16h ago
12 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$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 #B1-11, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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 Sep 1
21m ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,659–$4,114
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 #A1-21, Malden, MA 02148
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
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 Sep 1
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
349 Pleasant St #B1-4, Malden, MA 02148
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
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 Mar 1
5d+ ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
349 Pleasant St #B1-14, 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
21m ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,659–$4,114
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
61 Exchange St #11, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Nov 1
16h ago
12 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$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
1.5 baths
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
21m ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,659–$4,114
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d 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
16h ago
12 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$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
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
21m ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,659–$4,114
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
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
16h ago
12 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
1d 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 $2,760 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Malden Center?
Average rent prices in Malden Center have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Malden Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Malden Center is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $110,000/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).