Average Rent in Malden, MA

Home » MA » Malden

Current Versus Historical Malden, MA Rents

Malden rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.92%) year-over-year from $1,817 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.50%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $2,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.55%) year-over-year from $2,617 to $2,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $292 (-9.14%) year-over-year from $3,192 to $2,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $16 (-0.41%) year-over-year from $3,816 to $3,800. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$54.00	$1,800	$1,817 (-0.92%)	$1,367 (31.71%)
1 BR	$37.70	$2,050	$2,000 (2.50%)	$2,017 (1.65%)
2 BR	$30.55	$2,550	$2,617 (-2.55%)	$2,433 (4.79%)
3 BR	$29.04	$2,900	$3,192 (-9.14%)	$2,967 (-2.25%)
4+ BR	$28.26	$3,800	$3,816 (-0.41%)	$3,133 (21.28%)

Historical Rents in Malden, MA

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near Malden

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Malden. The average rent in Malden is currently $2,925 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Malden, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,550 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 0.28% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.20% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Malden, MA are about 16.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.56% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Malden, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,900	$2,200
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Woburn, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,500	$2,450
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,750	$2,800
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,325	$2,900	$2,925
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550

Top Neighborhoods Near Malden

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near Malden. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near Malden, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near Malden, MA is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Malden's average rent, which is only $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Malden, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,775 per month. Whereas, at $3,700 average rent per month, Thompson Square - Bunker Hill 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	$1,550	$2,350	$2,925	$1,775
Maplewood, Malden, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,875	$1,988	$2,450	$2,725
Glenwood, Medford, MA	$2,088	$2,500	$2,900	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,423	$3,100	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,225	$3,200
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,850	$2,600	$3,100	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,650	$3,300
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,463
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,475	$3,500
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,850	$3,700

Top Counties Near Malden

There are a total of 12 counties located by Malden, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Lynn, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,863. 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 $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,550, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by Malden, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Malden, MA is 0.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Malden, MA is 9.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Malden, MA is 14.00% 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	$1,550	$2,150	$2,900	$2,200
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,050	$2,500	$2,700
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,750	$2,800
Revere, MA	$1,795	$2,325	$2,900	$2,925
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550

Top Zipcodes Near Malden

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near Malden, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,150. A total of 4 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 $2,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,700 per month is 02129, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,963. That's at least $54 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Malden, MA is $2,200 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,900 per month. Which comes out to $32 per sqft. The following table includes the top 9 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	$1,800	$2,050	$2,500	$2,700
02155, Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
02149, Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,550	$3,400
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,400	$3,400
02150, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,900	$2,200
02129, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,950	$3,700
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,700	$3,525	$3,500
01801, Woburn, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,500	$2,450

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 $2,700. 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $54.00. There are a total of 3 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 $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $37.70. There are a total of 40 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $30.55. There are a total of 55 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 -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Malden, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Malden, MA is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.