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108 W 4th St, Malvern, IA 51551, USA
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Management

Sorenson Leasing LLC

Leasing office

(844) 243-9746 ext. 4772

Property Overview

The Ford Building earns strong marks overall, with a high Zumper Expert Rating, excellent value, standout amenities, and a convenient location. Its complete renovation, 50 photos, and strengths for social life, sustainability, and work-from-home living add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Ford Building is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Ford Building has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

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Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home
  • Eco living

Floor plans

The Ford Building - Unit...2 bed2 bath1,059 sqft$1,600 /moHistoric building with complete renovation in 2025 offering residential living over retail space.

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Amenities for The Ford Building

Apartment Amenities

Trash Included

Tech

High-Speed InternetUtilities: Broadband Internet

Building

Onsite Laundry

Services

Availability 24 Hours
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Historic building with complete renovation in 2025 offering residential living over retail space.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Ford Building is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Ford Building has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Ford Building
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Ford Building offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Ford Building goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including availability 24 hours. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Ford Building receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Ford Building is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Ford Building does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Ford Building is great for:

Social life

  • 4 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 2 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 4 local event hubs within 1 mile

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • Utilities included in the rent

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Ford Building compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Considerations

No central heat
Fewer climate control options
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Malvern

2-bedroom apartments at The Ford Building cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Malvern.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Malvern
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Malvern
MonthMedian Rent
April 2026$1,650
May 2026$1,650

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$64,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near The Ford Building

East Mills Elementary School

58962 380th st

hastings, IA, 51540

PK, K-6Public
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Getting around Malvern near 108 W 4th St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 108 W 4th St, Malvern

Groceries

0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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