The Exchange Street Apartments
100-150 Exchange St,
Malden, MA 02148
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,410 - $3,875
$2,324/month
Average Rent
710 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Malden, MA is $2,324 per month. This is 43% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $2,102 per month for a studio, $2,324 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,882 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,170 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $40 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Oak Grove, Maplewood and Malden Center are the most expensive neighborhoods in Malden.
The neighborhoods in Malden with the most apartments available are Malden Center, Maplewood and Oak Grove .
Because the average rent in Malden is $2,324, you’ll want to make about $7,746 per month or $92,952 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.
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