Malden, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Malden, MA?
Last updated June 23, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Malden, MA is $2,617.
Average rent
$2,617
Month-over-month change
-$83
Year-over-year change
-$183
Available rentals
247
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $5,300.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 4 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 9 |
| $1,900 | 20 |
| $2,000 | 21 |
| $2,100 | 16 |
| $2,200 | 18 |
| $2,300 | 25 |
| $2,400 | 23 |
| $2,500 | 27 |
| $2,600 | 18 |
| $2,700 | 19 |
| $2,800 | 25 |
| $2,900 | 20 |
| $3,000 | 17 |
| $3,100 | 13 |
| $3,200 | 12 |
| $3,300 | 9 |
| $3,400 | 8 |
| $3,500 | 8 |
| $3,600 | 10 |
| $3,700 | 7 |
| $3,800 | 10 |
| $3,900 | 8 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 4 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,600 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $183 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,150 | $2,500 |
| Feb | $2,450 | $2,500 |
| Mar | $2,495 | $2,644 |
| Apr | $2,599 | $2,750 |
| May | $2,800 | $2,700 |
| Jun | $2,800 | $2,700 |
| Jul | $2,800 | No data |
| Aug | $2,850 | No data |
| Sep | $2,800 | No data |
| Oct | $2,695 | No data |
| Nov | $2,600 | No data |
| Dec | $2,500 | No data |
Market temperature
The Malden, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Malden, MA is 30% higher than the national average.
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