160 Pleasant St
160 Pleasant St,
Malden, MA 02148
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,375 - $3,895
Rental Market Trends in Malden, MA
What is the average rent in Malden, MA?
$2,242/month
Average Rent
719 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Malden, MA is $2,242 per month. This is 44% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Malden one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Malden, you can expect to pay about $2,109 per month for a studio, $2,242 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,856 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,370 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Malden, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0%, which averages out to $1 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Malden, MA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
3%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
63%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malden?
Based on current rent prices, Oak Grove, Maplewood and Malden Center are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malden.
Which Malden neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Malden with the most apartments available are Maplewood, Malden Center and Oak Grove .
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Malden, MA?
Because the average rent in Malden is $2,242, you’ll want to make about $7,473 per month or $89,676 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Malden, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Malden, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,375/month
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One Bedroom
$1,745/month
$1,735/month
Two Bedroom
$2,169/month
$1,994/month
Three Bedroom
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.