Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Malvern, AR

Median rent

Median rent in Malvern

$1,025/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Malvern is $1,025 per month as of July 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$0.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Malvern

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $925, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Malvern run $815 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

62%

1 bedroom

$850

3%

-

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

50%

3 bedroom

$1,900

3%

83%

4 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

50%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

83%

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$1,025
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Malvern, AR is 27% lower than the median rent in Arkadelphia, AR.

Discover rentals in Malvern, AR

735 Floyd St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Malvern

SINGLE_FAMILY - Malvern, AR

735 Floyd St, Malvern, AR 72104

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

$1,200

Price drop

House for rent

2026 Monroe St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Malvern

SINGLE_FAMILY - Malvern, AR

2026 Monroe St, Malvern, AR 72104

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

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 $1,025 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Malvern?

Average rent prices in Malvern have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Malvern rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Malvern is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 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 $41,000/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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