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Rental Market Trends in Malden, WV

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Malden, WV is $410/month.

Rent in Malden is 75% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$410/month

Average Rent

750 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.8%

Change / Year

27

Available Apartments

Malden rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Malden average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Malden average $410 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Malden average per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Malden average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$410/month
750 Sq Ft
View Malden Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Malden, WV?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Malden, WV

August 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Malden, WV
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Malden is $410, you’ll want to make about $1,366 per month or $16,392 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.

City

Malden, WV

27 Available Apartments for Rent

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    Avg Rent: $991/month

Apartment Communities in Malden We Think You'll Love

Eagle View Luxury Apartments

Eagle View Luxury Apartments

84 Silver Maple Rdg,
Charleston, WV 25306

1-4 Beds | $1,250 - $3,475

5206 MacCorkle Ave SE

5206 MacCorkle Ave SE

5206 MacCorkle Ave SE,
Charleston, WV 25304

1 Bed | $850

3912 Washington Ave SE

3912 Washington Ave SE

3912 Washington Ave SE,
Charleston, WV 25304

3 Beds | $2,000

3714 Staunton Ave SE

3714 Staunton Ave SE

3714 Staunton Ave SE,
Charleston, WV 25304

3 Beds | $3,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Malden?

The average rent in Malden is $410 per month, which is 75.4% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Malden?

Rents in Malden, WV are increasing, with prices up 0.8% year-over-year and $4 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Malden?

In Malden, WV, 100% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States West Virginia Malden Rental Trends

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 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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