What's the average rent in Malden, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Malden, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Malden, MA is $2,750 per month, which is 41% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,750

-0.9%-$25 decrease month-over-month

-1.8%-$50 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

211

APARTMENTS

$2,712

HOUSES

$2,800

TOWNHOUSES

$3,400

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Malden, MA at $2,712 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $3,400 per month. Houses 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	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,125
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$2,750

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Malden, MA is $2,150 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,125 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$3,650
4 Bedrooms	$3,150
All	$3,400

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Malden, MA is $2,550 per month, followed by $3,650 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,150 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,595
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$2,700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Malden, MA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,595 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$2,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,600
All	$2,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Malden, MA is $1,000 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,600 for a 4 bedroom house.