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Rental Market Trends in Malden, MA

What is the average rent in Malden, MA?

$2,308/month

Average Rent

721 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Malden, MA is $2,308 per month. This is 41% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,108 per month for a studio, $2,308 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,859 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,367 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,108/month
534 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,308/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,859/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,367/month
1,430 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,977/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,162/month
2,953 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,194/month
2,151 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,089/month
1,345 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,563/month
1,759 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,908/month
3,854 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,377/month
1,423 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,006/month
2,069 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Malden, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.4%, which averages out to $77 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Malden, MA
Last Updated April 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
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
64% 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 Maplewood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Malden.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$2,158/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,388/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,516/month
839 Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$2,622/month
844 Sq Ft
Malden Center
$2,657/month
817 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malden?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Malden Center
$2,657/month
817 Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$2,622/month
844 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,516/month
839 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,388/month
1,093 Sq Ft
West End
$2,158/month
1,344 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
$2,657/month
817 Sq Ft
Maplewood
$2,516/month
839 Sq Ft
Oak Grove
$2,622/month
844 Sq Ft
Edgeworth
$2,388/month
1,093 Sq Ft
West End
$2,158/month
1,344 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 $2,308, you’ll want to make about $7,693 per month or $92,316 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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Malden, MA

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Apartment Averages

West End

Malden, MA

Malden Center

Malden, MA

Studio
$1,406/month
$2,299/month
One Bedroom
$1,784/month
$2,551/month
Two Bedroom
$2,128/month
$3,167/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,069/month
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$2,410 - $3,770 Plus Fees

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160 Pleasant St,
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$2,375 - $3,655 Plus Fees

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Pleasant Plaza

36 Dartmouth St,
Malden, MA 02148

$2,300 - $2,750 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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