Last updated on May 31, 2026

Average rent in
Malakoff, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Malakoff

$1,415/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Malakoff is $1,415 per month as of May 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $535 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Malakoff

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Malakoff rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Malakoff, TX

Average rent prices in Malakoff have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 Malakoff, TX

Rent prices in Malakoff vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Malakoff is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,562. 1-bedroom apartments in Malakoff run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $849.

Listings

Studio

$775

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,150

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,000

12%

-

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

23%

4 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

29%

Studio

Average rent

$775

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Malakoff, TX, 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 Malakoff, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Malakoff and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Malakoff

Median rent price$1,415
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malakoff, TX is 5% higher than the median rent in Athens, TX.

Discover rentals in Malakoff, TX

Wheeler Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Wheeler Apartments

200 Sunset St, Malakoff, TX 75148

1–2 beds

1 bath

$799–$849

Apartment for rent

405 E Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Malakoff

Single Family Residence - Malakoff, TX

405 E Pine St, Malakoff, TX 75148

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Malakoff, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Malakoff rental market.

How much is rent in Malakoff?

The average rent in Malakoff is $1,415 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Malakoff?

Average rent prices in Malakoff have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Malakoff rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Malakoff is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Malakoff?

To comfortably afford rent in Malakoff, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/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).

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