Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 19, 2026

Average rent in
Malden Center, Malden, MA

Last updated on January 19, 2026

Last updated on January 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden Center, Malden, MA is $2,150. This is +13%, or $250, higher than the national average.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,150

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Malden Center, Malden, MA is $2,150. This is +13%, or $250, higher than the national average.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

88%
13%
$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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in Malden Center, Malden, MA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,480. Houses for rent in Malden Center, Malden, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,175

7%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,431

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,960

2%

29%

4 bedroom

$4,200

No Change

18%

Studio

$1,898

7%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,898

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,431

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,960

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last year

18%

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$2,150
increased by13%

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 14% lower than the median rent in Glendale, Everett, MA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in other markets

Glendale

$2,500

decreased by6%

Last year

Maplewood

$2,600

Flat

Last year

Oak Grove

$2,350

decreased by7%

Last year

Glenwood

$2,700

increased by31%

Last year

South Medford

$3,522

decreased by2%

Last year

Wellington

$3,136

Flat

Last year

Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Malden Center, Malden, MA

Residences @ Malden Station - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

8h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Residences @ Malden Station

138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,690–$3,847

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

Apartment for rent

Call

349 Pleasant St #A1-24 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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 Dec 29

349 Pleasant St #C4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

Studio

1 bath

$1,775

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

5d+ ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

Studio

1 bath

$1,795

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

19 Washington Street #303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

Studio

0 baths

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 10

349 Pleasant St #A1-2 - Photo 1 of 1

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

349 Pleasant St #B1-14 - Photo 1 of 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

17 Washington St #306 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden

17 Washington St #306, Malden, MA 02148

Studio

1 bath

$1,895

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1