Malden, MA Rent History

123 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,803
1-year change
+5.1%
$137/mo
5-year change
+35.4%
$733/mo
10-year change
+63.5%
$1,089/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Malden

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,726/mo0.0%
2017$1,781/mo+3.2%+3.2%
2018$1,906/mo+7.0%+10.4%
2019$1,990/mo+4.4%+15.3%
2020$2,091/mo+5.1%+21.1%
2021$2,043/mo-2.3%+18.4%
2022$2,251/mo+10.2%+30.4%
2023$2,469/mo+9.7%+43.0%
2024$2,604/mo+5.5%+50.9%
2025$2,644/mo+1.5%+53.2%
2026$2,668/mo+0.9%+54.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Malden changed since 2016?

Median rent in Malden, MA was $1,726 in 2016-04 and is $2,803 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,077 per month over 10 years.

How much has Malden rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Malden, MA has changed +35.4% ($733 per month). The current median is $2,803.

What has rent in Malden done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Malden, MA has changed +63.5% ($1,089 per month). It is now $2,803.

Is rent in Malden going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Malden, MA has increased +5.1% ($137/mo). Current median: $2,803.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.