Average Rent in Malden Center, Malden, MA

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Current Versus Historical Malden Center, Malden, MA Rents

Malden Center rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $2,525 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $195 (-9.54%) year-over-year from $2,045 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $563 (-23.49%) year-over-year from $2,398 to $1,835. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $374 (-12.91%) year-over-year from $2,899 to $2,525. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $400 (-12.90%) year-over-year from $3,100 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $29 (-0.98%) year-over-year from $2,929 to $2,900. 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 up by 0.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.01% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,850	$2,045 (-9.54%)	$1,613 (14.67%)
1 BR	$42.50	$1,835	$2,398 (-23.49%)	$2,213 (-17.06%)
2 BR	$36.84	$2,525	$2,899 (-12.91%)	$3,658 (-30.98%)

Historical Rents in Malden Center, Malden, MA

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Top Cities Near Malden Center

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Malden Center. The average rent in Malden Center is currently $2,950 per month. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Malden Center, Malden, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,950 per month.

Let's compare Malden Center, Malden, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Malden Center, Malden, MA is 1.35% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.08% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Malden Center, Malden, MA are about 10.79% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Malden Center, Malden, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,200	$2,500	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,250	$2,575	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,625
Revere, MA	$1,750	$2,100	$2,695	$2,695
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,198	$2,695	$2,700
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Arlington, MA	$2,150	$2,473	$2,900	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,875	$3,375	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,063	$3,900	$3,850
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,200	$3,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Malden Center

There are a total of 14 neighborhoods in or near Malden Center. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Maplewood, and Eagle Hill. We've included all of these top 14 neighborhoods in or near Malden Center, Malden, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near Malden Center, Malden, MA is currently around $3,275 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Malden Center's average rent, which is only $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Malden Center, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,000 average rent per month, Thompson Square - Bunker Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Malden Center. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,550	$2,500
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,850	$2,150	$2,500	$2,600
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,400	$2,950	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$2,995	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$2,013	$2,375	$3,148	$3,100
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,800	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,600	$3,250
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,625	$3,200	$3,398
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,650	$3,000	$3,400
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,425	$3,100	$4,250	$3,629
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,393	$3,375	$4,200	$3,853
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,400	$3,900
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$4,100	$4,000

Top Counties Near Malden Center

There are a total of 12 counties located by Malden Center, Malden, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,950. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,950, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by Malden Center, Malden, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Malden Center, Malden, MA is 1.35% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Malden Center, Malden, MA is 19.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Malden Center, Malden, MA is 10.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,200	$2,500	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,250	$2,575	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,625
Revere, MA	$1,750	$2,100	$2,695	$2,695
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,198	$2,695	$2,700
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Arlington, MA	$2,150	$2,473	$2,900	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,875	$3,375	$3,700
Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,063	$3,900	$3,850
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,200	$3,950

Top Zipcodes Near Malden Center

There are a total of 10 zipcodes in or near Malden Center, Malden, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,250. That's at least $59 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Malden Center, Malden, MA is $2,500 per month. Or in other words, $49 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,000 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Malden Center, Malden, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02148, Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,625
02149, Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,200	$2,500	$2,500
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,250	$2,575	$2,500
02129, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$4,000	$4,000
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,600	$2,975	$3,388	$3,625
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,350	$2,875	$3,650	$3,500
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,000	$4,050	$3,640
02128, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,600	$3,000	$3,000
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,740	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Malden Center Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Malden Center, Malden, MA apartments for rent is approximately $1,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Malden Center, 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 Malden Center, Malden, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,850. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Malden Center.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $42.50. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Malden Center.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,525 and an average price per square feet of $36.84. There are a total of 2 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Malden Center.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Malden Center, Malden, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Malden Center, Malden, MA is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.