Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 19, 2026

Average rent in
Malden Center, Malden, MA

Last updated on April 19, 2026

Last updated on April 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden Center, Malden, MA is $2,633. This is +35%, or $688, higher than the national average.

$3.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,633

increased by20%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

23

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden Center, Malden, MA is $2,633. This is +35%, or $688, higher than the national average.

$3.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

70%
30%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

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 increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $2,633. A 1-bedroom apartment in Malden Center, Malden, MA costs about $2,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,430. Houses for rent in Malden Center, Malden, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$3,430

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,500

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,995

No Change

25%

Studio

$2,155

3%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,155

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,430

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,995

Last year

25%

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$2,633
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

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1 bath

$1,950

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10 Florence Street

10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$2,995

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12 Florence Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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12 Florence Street

12 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148

2 beds

2 baths

$2,835–$2,895

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2 beds

2 baths

$3,445

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Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

2 baths

$3,445

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

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Available Feb 10

160 Pleasant St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

2 baths

$3,445

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 10

160 Pleasant St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

2 beds

2 baths

$3,460

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

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Available Apr 17