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Rental Market Trends in Malden, MA

What is the average rent in Malden, MA?

$2,397/month

Average Rent

720 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Malden, MA is $2,397 per month. This is 47% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/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 $2,117 per month for a studio, $2,397 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,971 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,179 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,117/month
527 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,397/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,971/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,179/month
1,472 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,510/month
901 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,577/month
1,256 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,313/month
4,162 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,062/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,801/month
1,777 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,660/month
4,230 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,085/month
4,246 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,769/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,154/month
4,739 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Malden, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $66 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Malden, MA
Last Updated June 2025
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
66% 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 Granada Highlands are the most affordable neighborhoods in Malden.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$1,982/month
2,136 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,063/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Granada Highlands
$2,517/month
768 Sq Ft
Malden Center
$2,630/month
1,114 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,684/month
937 Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$2,776/month
1,226 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malden?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$2,776/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,684/month
937 Sq Ft
Malden Center
$2,630/month
1,114 Sq Ft
Granada Highlands
$2,517/month
768 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,063/month
1,248 Sq Ft
West End
$1,982/month
2,136 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
$2,630/month
1,114 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,684/month
937 Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$2,776/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,063/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Granada Highlands
$2,517/month
768 Sq Ft
West End
$1,982/month
2,136 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 $2,397, you’ll want to make about $7,990 per month or $95,880 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

Oak Grove

Malden, MA

Studio
$1,384/month
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One Bedroom
$1,757/month
$1,741/month
Two Bedroom
$2,180/month
$2,001/month
Three Bedroom
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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.

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