Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Alma, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Alma
$1,050/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Alma is $1,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alma
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alma rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alma, AR
Average rent prices in Alma have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Alma, AR
Rent prices in Alma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alma is $725, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Alma run $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $785.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $600 | - |  461% | |
2 bedroom | $800 | 13% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $1,699 | 40% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Alma, AR.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $725 | 12% | 5% | |
Houses | $1,350 | 2% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$600
Last year
461%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
40%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Alma, AR.
Apartments
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Alma, AR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Alma, AR compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Alma and Barling by all bedroom counts and property types.
Alma
45%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alma, AR is 19% lower than the median rent in Barling, AR.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,295
20%$800
10%$1,700
3%$1,650
10%$1,450
17%$925
4%$1,100
4%$944
16%$1,400
$1,295
13%$1,000
2%$900
35%Discover rentals in Alma, AR
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
Seals St #1404A, Alma, AR 72921
2 beds
1.5 baths
$795
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Garrison Ln, Alma, AR 72921
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
522 Jane St, Alma, AR 72921
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
310 Jefferson St, Alma, AR 72921
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alma
1216 Bur Pl, Alma, AR 72921
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725
House for rent
Available Oct 28
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
3 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alma
3 beds
2 baths
$1,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 14
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
3 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 20
3d ago
Garrison Ln, Alma, AR 72921
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
522 Jane St, Alma, AR 72921
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
522 Jane St, Alma, AR 72921
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
310 Jefferson St, Alma, AR 72921
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
Seals St #1404A, Alma, AR 72921
2 beds
1.5 baths
$795
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Garrison Ln, Alma, AR 72921
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Alma, AR
Quick answers to common questions about the Alma rental market.
How much is rent in Alma?
The average rent in Alma is $1,050 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alma?
Average rent prices in Alma have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Alma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alma is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Alma?
To comfortably afford rent in Alma, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).