Average Rent in Malden, MA

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Current Versus Historical Malden, MA Rents

Malden rentals average $1,700 for a studio rental to $3,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $32 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 $42 (-2.23%) year-over-year from $1,867 to $1,825. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $113 (5.66%) year-over-year from $1,988 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.66%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.31%) year-over-year from $3,025 to $3,125. 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 up by 3.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.17% 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	$1,825	$1,867 (-2.23%)	$1,433 (27.33%)
1 BR	$37.81	$2,100	$1,988 (5.66%)	$2,083 (0.80%)
2 BR	$32.61	$2,550	$2,533 (0.66%)	$2,392 (6.62%)
3 BR	$28.10	$3,125	$3,025 (3.31%)	$3,050 (2.46%)
4+ BR	$28.50	$3,550	$3,898 (-8.92%)	$3,208 (10.65%)

Historical Rents in Malden, MA

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Top Cities Near Malden

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Malden. The average rent in Malden is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Malden, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare Malden, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Malden, MA is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.76% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Malden, MA are about 7.69% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.23% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Malden, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,800	$2,300
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,925	$2,300	$2,300
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,175	$2,650	$2,650
Everett, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,475	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Malden

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Malden. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Malden, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Malden, MA is currently around $2,600 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is equivalent to Malden's average rent, which is also $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Malden, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $3,275 average rent per month, South Medford is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Malden. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,350	$2,800	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,038	$2,200	$2,998	$3,000
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,700	$3,275

Top Counties Near Malden

There are a total of 10 counties located by Malden, MA. Some of these counties include Lynn, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,850. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by Malden, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Malden, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Malden, MA is 4.64% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Malden, MA is 5.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,925	$2,300	$2,300
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,800	$2,300
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,600
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,175	$2,650	$2,650
Everett, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,475	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,695	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500

Top Zipcodes Near Malden

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Malden, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. 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 $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 02140, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,800. That's at least $47 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Malden, MA is $2,250 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 $33 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in 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	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,600
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
02149, Everett, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,475	$2,700
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,350	$2,625	$3,600	$3,350
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,485	$2,625	$3,200	$3,498
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,800	$2,300
02140, Cambridge, MA	$1,800	$2,604	$3,500	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Malden Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Malden, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 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 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, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 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 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Malden.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $37.81. There are a total of 39 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Malden.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $32.61. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Malden.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Malden, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, 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 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Malden, MA?

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