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Average Rent in Malden, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Malden, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,736/mo
▲ +5.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,922/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
31
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Malden, MA
11 listed units across 4 buildings offering 1 bed units in Malden, MA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $87/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty|20 | Unit 1806, Studio | $3,586 | $3,398 | $188 |
| Twenty|20 | Unit 208, L10 | $3,901 | $3,713 | $188 |
| Twenty|20 | Unit 306, L9 | $3,926 | $3,738 | $188 |
| Twenty|20 | Unit 319, L1 | $3,891 | $3,703 | $188 |
| Revolution at Assembly Row | Unit Studio-S1, Studio-S1 | $2,749 | $2,683 | $66 |
| Boston East | Unit 101, A2 w/ Deck | $3,068 | $3,034 | $34 |
| Boston East | Unit 442, A5 | $2,955 | $2,922 | $33 |
| Harborview at the Navy Yard | Unit 01-0206, S1 | $3,013 | $2,995 | $18 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Malden, MA
Compare average rent across Malden, MA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridge | $4,388 | ▲ $720 | $3,368 | 1 | 24 |
| Charlestown | $4,313 | ▲ $1,213 | $2,748 | 2 | 26 |
| Winter Hill | $3,648 | ▼ $294 | $2,683 | 1 | 10 |
| East Boston | $3,585 | ▼ $194 | $2,922 | 1 | 13 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Malden, MA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Malden, MA is $3,736 per month across 5 apartment communities and 31 available units. Rents have increased $205 (5.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Boston East starting at $2,922/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,736/mo.
Prices range from $2,922 to $5,148 per month. The most common price point is the $4,000 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Malden, MA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $3,757 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $3,771 | +$14 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Malden, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Malden, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston East | $2,922/mo | $3,078/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
| Revolution at Assembly Row | $3,128/mo | $3,434/mo | 7 | 4.7 |
| The Harvey | $3,660/mo | $3,665/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Harborview at the Navy Yard | $3,781/mo | $3,907/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
| Twenty|20 | $3,903/mo | $4,266/mo | 12 | 4.6 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$149,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,736/mo.
Comfortable income
$179,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,922/mo), you need to earn at least $117,000/year.
Cost of living in Malden, MA
We only have live rent data for Malden, MA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,736 |
| Estimated total | $3,736/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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