What's the average rent in Malden, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Malden, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Malden, MA is $2,678 per month, which is 37% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,678

3.0%$78 increase month-over-month

1.8%$48 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

233

APARTMENTS

$2,404

HOUSES

$3,078

TOWNHOUSES

$2,800

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Malden, MA at $2,404 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,078 per month. Townhomes average $2,800 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,580
3 Bedrooms	$2,950
4 Bedrooms	$3,700
All	$2,678

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Malden, MA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,580 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,950 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,700 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,556
3 Bedrooms	$3,150
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$2,800

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Malden, MA is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,556 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,150 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$2,900
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$2,600

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Malden, MA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,550 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$3,078

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Malden, MA is $1,900 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom house.