Average Rent in Malden, MA
5 apartment buildings, 73 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$4,117/mo
median $3,903
market average
Cheapest
$2,683/mo
Revolution at Assembly Row
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
73
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Malden, MA.
Average rent trend, last month
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Malden, MA Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Revolution at Assembly Row
290 Revolution Dr, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
The Harvey
50 Hood Park Dr, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Boston East
126 Border St, Boston, MA 02128, USA
Harborview at the Navy Yard
250 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
Twenty|20
20 Child St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revolution at Assembly Row 290 Revolution Dr, Somerville, MA 02145, USA | $2,683 | $3,648 | $4.85 | 4.7 (214) | 10 |
| 2 | The Harvey 50 Hood Park Dr, Boston, MA 02129, USA | $2,748 | $3,389 | $5.34 | 4.8 (117) | 9 |
| 3 | Boston East 126 Border St, Boston, MA 02128, USA | $2,922 | $3,585 | $4.55 | 4.3 (190) | 13 |
| 4 | Harborview at the Navy Yard 250 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA | $2,995 | $4,802 | $4.82 | 4.1 (63) | 17 |
| 5 | Twenty|20 20 Child St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA | $3,368 | $4,388 | $5.67 | 4.6 (205) | 24 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Revolution at Assembly Row
4.7 (214)290 Revolution Dr, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
The Harvey
4.8 (117)50 Hood Park Dr, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Boston East
4.3 (190)126 Border St, Boston, MA 02128, USA
Harborview at the Navy Yard
4.1 (63)250 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
Twenty|20
4.6 (205)20 Child St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA
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Malden, MA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Malden, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Malden, MA is $4,117 per month, based on 73 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,683 at Revolution at Assembly Row to $7,156 at Harborview at the Navy Yard.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,198/mo | $2,683/mo | 17 |
| 1 Bed | $3,736/mo | $2,922/mo | 31 |
| 2 Bed | $5,177/mo | $3,825/mo | 24 |
| 3 Bed | $6,108/mo | $6,108/mo | 1 |
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
$165,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,117/mo.
Comfortable income
$198,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,683/mo), you need to earn at least $107,000/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) | $4,117 |
| Estimated total | $4,117/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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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Malden, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Malden, MA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,173 | -47% | +1.6% | 36 |
| Boston, MA | $4,754 | +15% | +9.1% | 29 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,029 | -26% | +4.4% | 16 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,786 | -57% | -7% | 12 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,702 | -10% | -2.7% | 11 |
| Framingham, MA | $3,163 | -23% | +1.9% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Malden, MA?
The average rent in Malden, MA is $4,117 per month, based on 73 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Malden, MA?
The median asking rent in Malden, MA is $3,903 per month, computed from 73 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $4,117/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Malden, MA?
The lowest available rent in Malden, MA starts at $2,683 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 $3,736/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,922/mo across 31 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Malden, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Malden, MA average $5,177/mo. Units start from $3,825/mo across 24 units currently listed.
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