# Malden, MA rent prices by neighborhood: see where they're highest and lowest

> Median apartment rent in Malden, MA is $3,387/mo across 7 ZIP-coded neighborhoods. See the choropleth map, sortable table, and rent trend over the last 4 months.

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Median overall rent across Malden, MA's **7** mapped neighborhoods is **$3,387**, ranging from **$2,886** in **Malden 02148** to **$4,370** in **East Cambridge**.

Choropleth map of median apartment rent by neighborhood in Malden, MA with street context. Lighter shades are cheaper, darker shades are more expensive. Pinch or scroll to zoom; drag to pan.

Median rent Under $3,017 $3,017–$3,081 $3,081–$3,530 $3,530–$3,643 Over $3,643 No listings yet Streets

## 3 cheapest overall

- [1 Malden 02148](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Malden%2002148) $2,886

- [2 Chelsea 02150](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Chelsea%2002150) $3,017

- [3 Everett 02149](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Everett%2002149) $3,081

## 3 most expensive overall

- [1 East Cambridge](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=East%20Cambridge) $4,370

- [2 Charlestown](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Charlestown) $3,643

- [3 East Boston](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=East%20Boston) $3,530

## All neighborhoods, ranked by rent

Click a row to see apartments in that area.

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| # | Neighborhood | Median rent | Buildings | Trend | 1-yr change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Malden 02148](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Malden%2002148) | $2,886 | 2 | | — |
| 2 | [Chelsea 02150](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Chelsea%2002150) | $3,017 | 1 | — | — |
| 3 | [Everett 02149](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Everett%2002149) | $3,081 | 1 | | — |
| 4 | [Winter Hill](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Winter%20Hill) | $3,387 | 2 | | — |
| 5 | [East Boston](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=East%20Boston) | $3,530 | 1 | | — |
| 6 | [Charlestown](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Charlestown) | $3,643 | 2 | | — |
| 7 | [East Cambridge](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=East%20Cambridge) | $4,370 | 1 | | — |

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$3,113

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Malden, MA over the last 3 months. Started at $3,939, ended at $3,113.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 3,939 |
| Aug | 3,995 |
| Aug | 4,093 |
| Aug | 4,066 |
| Sep | 4,030 |
| Sep | 3,929 |
| Sep | 3,933 |
| Sep | 3,955 |
| Oct | 3,935 |
| Oct | 3,742 |
| Oct | 3,673 |
| Oct | 3,642 |
| Oct | 3,123 |
| Nov | 3,113 |

[Full Malden, MA price history and price cuts](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/trends/)

## Compare Malden, MA to nearby Massachusetts cities

Median 1-bedroom rent. Click a city to see its market.

Malden, MA

$3,387

This city

[Boston, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/boston-ma/): $4,196 5 km away

[Medford, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/medford-ma/): $3,117 5 km away

[Revere, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/revere-ma/): $2,745 6 km away

[Watertown, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/watertown-ma/): $3,395 10 km away

[Lynn, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/lynn-ma/): $2,648 12 km away

## How these numbers are calculated

Each neighborhood on this map is a single ZIP code, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA boundaries. We label each one with the commonly-used neighborhood name where Google has one (for example "Downtown Austin" instead of "78701"), and the ZIP code itself otherwise. Each building is matched to its ZIP by checking whether its coordinates fall inside the boundary, not by comparing address labels, so a building in Malden, MA only counts toward Malden, MA's median even if its mailing address uses a different name.

Median rents are recomputed every 24 hours. We take each property's current floor-plan prices, group them by bedroom count, and take the median across every unit inside the ZIP. ZIPs with fewer than four current listings are hidden from the map until the data fills in. Better to leave a blank than draw a confident color from one floor plan.

For comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes a Massachusetts median gross rent figure based on survey responses (the 2025 ACS), and Zillow's ZORI index publishes a smoothed monthly observed-rent estimate at the metro level. Both are useful long-run benchmarks but lag the live market by 30–90 days. RentCafe's neighborhood-level averages are similar in spirit to what you see here, but use a different smoothing window.

Want to dig further? Browse [every apartment in Malden, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/apartments/), see the city-wide [price history for the last 4 months](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/trends/), or read about [how the data is collected](https://average-rent.com/how-it-works/).

## Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Malden, MA?

Malden 02148 is the cheapest neighborhood for apartments in Malden, MA, with a median rent of $2,886 per month based on prices refreshed every 24 hours.

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Malden, MA?

East Cambridge is the most expensive neighborhood for apartments in Malden, MA at a median of $4,370 per month.

How much is an apartment in Malden, MA?

The median apartment in Malden, MA rents for $3,387 per month across 7 mapped neighborhoods. Prices are refreshed every 24 hours.

Where can I find the most affordable apartments in Malden, MA?

The most affordable areas tracked are Malden 02148, Chelsea 02150, Everett 02149. Each has its own filtered listing on the Malden, MA apartments page.