Average Rent in 02148, Malden, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02148, Malden, MA Rents

02148 rentals average $1,700 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $31 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-8.93%) year-over-year from $1,867 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $113 (5.66%) year-over-year from $1,988 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $36 (-1.41%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,498. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-0.83%) year-over-year from $3,025 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $348 (-8.92%) year-over-year from $3,898 to $3,550. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.97% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.07% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.27% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$51.00	$1,700	$1,867 (-8.93%)	$1,433 (18.60%)
1 BR	$37.71	$2,100	$1,988 (5.66%)	$2,083 (0.80%)
2 BR	$32.09	$2,498	$2,533 (-1.41%)	$2,392 (4.43%)
3 BR	$28.19	$3,000	$3,025 (-0.83%)	$3,050 (-1.64%)
4+ BR	$28.50	$3,550	$3,898 (-8.92%)	$3,208 (10.65%)

Historical Rents in 02148, Malden, MA

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Top Cities Near 02148

There are a total of 11 cities nearby 02148. The average rent in 02148 is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,148, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02148, Malden, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare 02148, Malden, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02148, Malden, MA is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.76% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 02148, Malden, MA are about 8.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.25% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near 02148, Malden, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,695	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near 02148

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near 02148. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near 02148, Malden, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near 02148, Malden, MA is currently around $2,900 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,900. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02148's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02148, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 average rent per month, East Cambridge is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02148. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,225	$2,300
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,009	$2,900	$2,950
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,625	$3,200
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,025	$3,288	$3,960	$3,500

Top Counties Near 02148

There are a total of 11 counties located by 02148, Malden, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Lynn, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,148. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by 02148, Malden, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02148, Malden, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02148, Malden, MA is 4.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02148, Malden, MA is 8.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,695	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500

Top Zipcodes Near 02148

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near 02148, Malden, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,148 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 02138, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,913. That's at least $48 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02148, Malden, MA is $2,375 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $34 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 zipcodes in 02148, Malden, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,900
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
02149, Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,675	$3,550	$3,500
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$3,050	$3,350
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
02472, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,614	$3,700	$3,400

Frequently Asked Questions - 02148 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02148, Malden, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02148, Malden, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02148, Malden, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 02148, Malden, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02148, Malden, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $51.00. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02148.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02148, Malden, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $37.71. There are a total of 37 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02148.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02148, Malden, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $32.09. There are a total of 55 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02148.

How have rent prices in 02148, Malden, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02148, Malden, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02148, Malden, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02148, Malden, MA is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.