15 Hours Ago
Location
108 W 4th St, Malvern, IA 51551, USA
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Property Overview
The Ford Building is a recently renovated property with an expert rating of 8.4/10, highlighted by a perfect 10/10 price score, strong amenities, and an excellent 9/10 location that offers convenient access to everyday essentials and transit. Its 50 detailed photos, transparent listing information, and solid trustworthiness rating help renters understand what to expect, while features like utilities included, high-speed internet, walkability, nearby dining and entertainment, and on-site recycling or composting support sustainability, social connection, and comfortable work-from-home living.
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.
Things you’ll love
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Great for
Work-from-home
Eco living
Social life
Floor plans
| The Ford Building - Unit... | 1 bed | 1 bath | 660 sqft | $1,100 /mo | Historic building with complete renovation in 2025 offering residential living over retail space. | ||
| The Ford Building - Unit... | 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,059 sqft | $1,600 /mo | Historic building with complete renovation in 2025 offering residential living over retail space. | ||
| The Ford Building - Unit... | 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,144 sqft | $1,650 /mo | Historic building with complete renovation in 2025 offering residential living over retail space. | ||
| The Ford Building - Unit... | 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,275 sqft | $1,650 /mo | Historic 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
| Utilities: Broadband Internet |
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Building details
Property details
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About The Ford Building
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.
8.4
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.4 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.
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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Ford Building is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
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:
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
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Ford Building to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Malvern.
Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Malvern
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1,650 |
| May 2026 | $1,650 |
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Recommended income
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Schools near The Ford Building
East Mills Elementary School
58962 380th st
hastings, IA, 51540
PK, K-6Public
C+
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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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