Living in Malad, Mumbai

Monthly rent in INR (₹). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Mumbai dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ₹35,000/month — roughly 33% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ₹45,000 - ₹62,000/month and three-bedrooms ₹70,000 - ₹95,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 45 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Mumbai areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the commercial, transit, mixed tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Thane. For a shorter commute, see Lower Parel.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Malad as the nearest rail stop and Poddar Park as nearby green space around the Malad reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Malad, Mumbai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Malad costs ₹30,000 - ₹40,000/month (second-hand contract) or ₹28,000 - ₹38,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ₹45,000 - ₹62,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ₹70,000 - ₹95,000/month.

Is Malad safe for expats?

Malad has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Malad to Mumbai center?

The commute from Malad to Mumbai city center takes approximately 45 minutes by metro.

What is Malad like to live in?

Densely populated suburb with Mindspace business park. Mix of residential and commercial, good metro connectivity. In our data it is tagged as commercial, transit, mixed.