Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
Alma, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Alma
$950/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Alma is $950 per month as of May 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alma
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alma rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alma, AR
Average rent prices in Alma have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $760, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Alma run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,209 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $600 | 3% | - | |
2 bedroom | $810 | 3% |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 10% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 11% | - |
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 | $760 | 42% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,875 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,209
1 bedroom
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
11%
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
$760
Last 30 days
42%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
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
51%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alma, AR is 21% lower than the median rent in Barling, AR.
Average rent in nearby cities
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29%$900
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4%$1,800
4%$1,600
63%$900
7%$1,250
9%$939
50%$1,350
10%$1,337
$1,050
22%$800
2%Discover rentals in Alma, AR
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
Airport Rd #1304, Alma, AR 72921
2 beds
2 baths
$795
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alma
1307 N Arkansas Ave, Alma, AR 72921
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alma
1307 N Arkansas Ave, Alma, AR 72921
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alma
Airport Rd #1304, Alma, AR 72921
2 beds
2 baths
$795
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alma
1307 N Arkansas Ave, Alma, AR 72921
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
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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 $950 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alma?
Average rent prices in Alma have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Alma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alma is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alma?
Alma offers pet-friendly options with 35% of rental listings welcoming pets. With an average of 17 listings available monthly, this translates to approximately 6 pet-friendly apartments typically on the market.
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).