Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Malvern, AR

Median rent

Median rent in Malvern

$1,362/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Malvern is $1,362 per month as of June 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $587 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Malvern

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Malvern rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Malvern, AR

Average rent prices in Malvern have decreased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 35% 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 Malvern, AR

Rent prices in Malvern vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Malvern is $900, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Malvern run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

59%

1 bedroom

$895

3%

-

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,495

3%

66%

4 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

66%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

The table above reflects average rent prices in Malvern, 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 Malvern, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Malvern and Arkadelphia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Malvern

Median rent price$1,362
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malvern, AR is 14% higher than the median rent in Arkadelphia, AR.

Discover rentals in Malvern, AR

320 & 330 Elmo ST - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

320 & 330 Elmo ST

330 Elmo St, Malvern, AR 72104

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

1627 Willow St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Malvern

SINGLE_FAMILY - Malvern, AR

1627 Willow St, Malvern, AR 72104

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Malvern, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Malvern rental market.

How much is rent in Malvern?

The average rent in Malvern is $1,362 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Malvern?

Average rent prices in Malvern have decreased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.

How does Malvern rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Malvern is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $587 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Malvern?

To comfortably afford rent in Malvern, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/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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