The average rent in Malden, MA is $3,502 per month, based on 19 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,827 at Boston East to $3,093 at Twenty|20.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type	Avg Rent	Starting From	Units
Studio	$3,068/mo	$2,827/mo	8
1 Bed	$3,412/mo	$3,327/mo	5
2 Bed	$4,156/mo	$3,924/mo	6

Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$140,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,502/mo.

Comfortable income

$168,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,827/mo), you need to earn at least $113,000/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	Source
Rent (market average)	$3,502	daily refresh
Estimated total	$3,502/mo	$42,024/year

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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Nearby cities in Massachusetts

How Malden, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City	Avg Rent	vs Malden, MA	Properties
Agawam, MA	$2,285	-35%	26
Boston, MA	$4,760	+36%	25
Lynn, MA	$2,899	-17%	15
Springfield, MA	$1,628	-54%	12
Waltham, MA	$3,668	+5%	11
Lawrence, MA	$2,534	-28%	10

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Malden, MA?

The average rent in Malden, MA is $3,502 per month, based on 19 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Malden, MA?

The lowest available rent in Malden, MA starts at $2,827 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Malden, MA?

1-bedroom apartments in Malden, MA average $3,412/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $3,327/mo across 5 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Malden, MA?

2-bedroom apartments in Malden, MA average $4,156/mo. Units start from $3,924/mo across 6 units currently listed.

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