Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 20, 2026
Average rent in
Malden Center, Malden, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Malden Center
$2,850/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Malden Center is $2,850 per month as of July 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $905 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Malden Center
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 29% 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 $2,850, whereas a house costs $6,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Malden Center run $2,593 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,460.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,981 | 2% | 46% | |
1 bedroom | $2,591 |  2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,460 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 6% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Glendale | $2,500 | |
Glenwood | $3,000 | |
Maplewood | $2,550 | |
Oak Grove | $2,550 | |
South Medford | $3,800 | |
Wellington | $3,209 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 83% | - | |
Houses | $6,300 | - | - | |
Rooms | $1,212 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,981
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
46%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,591
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,460
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
24%
Glendale
Average rent
$2,500
Maplewood
Average rent
$2,550
Oak Grove
Average rent
$2,550
Glenwood
Average rent
$3,000
South Medford
Average rent
$3,800
Wellington
Average rent
$3,209
Apartments
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
83%
Houses
Average rent
$6,300
Rooms
Average rent
$1,212
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
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malden Center, Malden, MA is 14% higher than the median rent in Glendale, Everett, MA.
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Discover rentals in Malden Center, Malden, MA
3d ago
632 Main St, Malden, MA 02148
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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
$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
3d ago
10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$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
1d ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,730–$4,186
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
17 Washington St #116, Malden, MA 02148
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
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 Jul 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
1d ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,730–$4,186
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
4d 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
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
1d ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,730–$4,186
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
4d 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
3d ago
10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$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
4d 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
1d ago
Verified
138 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,730–$4,186
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
1d ago
Malden Center apartment for rent in Malden
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
10 Florence St, Malden, MA 02148
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d 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
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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 $2,850 per month as of July 18, 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 29% 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 $905 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 $114,000/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).