The Exchange Street Apartments
100-150 Exchange St,
Malden, MA 02148
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,410 - $3,875
Rental Market Trends in Malden, MA
What is the average rent in Malden, MA?
$2,385/month
Average Rent
725 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Malden, MA is $2,385 per month. This is 46% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $2,176 per month for a studio, $2,385 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,973 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,539 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Malden, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4%, which averages out to $96 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Malden, MA
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
3%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
66%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Malden?
Based on current rent prices, West End, Dexter Estates and Edgeworth are the most affordable neighborhoods in Malden.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malden?
Based on current rent prices, Maplewood, Granada Highlands and Malden Center are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malden.
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Which Malden neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Malden with the most apartments available are Malden Center, Maplewood and Oak Grove .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Malden, MA?
Because the average rent in Malden is $2,385, you’ll want to make about $7,950 per month or $95,400 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.
How does Malden, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Malden, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,388/month
$893/month
One Bedroom
$1,762/month
$959/month
Two Bedroom
$2,194/month
$1,202/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,413/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.