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Rental Market Trends in Malden, MA

What is the average rent in Malden, MA?

$2,301/month

Average Rent

721 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Malden, MA is $2,301 per month. This is 41% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Malden one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Malden, you can expect to pay about $2,115 per month for a studio, $2,301 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,855 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,311 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,115/month
534 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,301/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,855/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,311/month
1,430 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,640/month
900 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,460/month
1,569 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,024/month
2,327 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,104/month
234 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,005/month
1,512 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,450/month
3,230 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,378/month
4,007 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,720/month
840 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,133/month
1,286 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,450/month
1,915 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Malden, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $63 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Malden, MA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Malden, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
3% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
67% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Malden?

Based on current rent prices, West End, Edgeworth and Oak Grove are the most affordable neighborhoods in Malden.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$2,184/month
1,506 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,327/month
1,545 Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$2,499/month
869 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,531/month
753 Sq Ft
Malden Center
$2,590/month
760 Sq Ft
Granada Highlands
$3,053/month
727 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malden?

Based on current rent prices, Granada Highlands, Malden Center and Maplewood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malden.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Granada Highlands
$3,053/month
727 Sq Ft
Malden Center
$2,590/month
760 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,531/month
753 Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$2,499/month
869 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,327/month
1,545 Sq Ft
West End
$2,184/month
1,506 Sq Ft

Which Malden neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Malden with the most apartments available are Malden Center, Maplewood and Oak Grove .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Malden Center
$2,590/month
760 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,531/month
753 Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$2,499/month
869 Sq Ft
Granada Highlands
$3,053/month
727 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,327/month
1,545 Sq Ft
West End
$2,184/month
1,506 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Malden, MA?

Because the average rent in Malden is $2,301, you’ll want to make about $7,670 per month or $92,040 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

West End

Malden, MA

Granada Highlands

Malden, MA

Studio
$1,407/month
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One Bedroom
$1,785/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,117/month
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Three Bedroom
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160 Pleasant St,
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$2,375 - $3,655 Plus Fees

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Malden Square Apartments

480 Main St,
Malden, MA 02148

$2,370 - $4,200 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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