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Rental Market Trends in Malden, MA

What is the average rent in Malden, MA?

$2,372/month

Average Rent

725 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Malden, MA is $2,372 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $2,138 per month for a studio, $2,372 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,958 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,417 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,138/month
519 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,372/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,958/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,417/month
1,430 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,980/month
520 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,850/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,536/month
1,381 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,919/month
3,113 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,327/month
1,153 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,987/month
1,006 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,436/month
4,239 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,536/month
4,774 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,637/month
915 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,290/month
1,429 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,318/month
1,943 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Malden, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $36 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 September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Malden, MA
Last Updated September 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, Edgeworth, Maplewood and Malden Center are the most affordable neighborhoods in Malden.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,358/month
931 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,635/month
790 Sq Ft
Malden Center
$2,715/month
700 Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$3,189/month
727 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malden?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$3,189/month
727 Sq Ft
Malden Center
$2,715/month
700 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,635/month
790 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,358/month
931 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
$2,715/month
700 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,635/month
790 Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$3,189/month
727 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,358/month
931 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 $2,372, you’ll want to make about $7,906 per month or $94,872 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

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Oak Grove

Malden, MA

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One Bedroom
$1,428/month
$1,748/month
Two Bedroom
$1,950/month
$2,011/month
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$2,410 - $3,875 Plus Fees

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$2,235 - $4,350 Total Monthly Price

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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