Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
West Memphis, AR

Median rent

Median rent in West Memphis

$850/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Memphis is $850 per month as of July 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,080 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Memphis

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Memphis rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Memphis, AR

Average rent prices in West Memphis have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 West Memphis, AR

Rent prices in West Memphis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Memphis is $750, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in West Memphis run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.

Listings

1 bedroom

$700

No Change

20%

2 bedroom

$775

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,200

11%

24%

4 bedroom

$1,100

33%

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in West Memphis and Bartlett by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Memphis

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,955
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Memphis, AR is 57% lower than the median rent in Bartlett, TN.

Discover rentals in West Memphis, AR

Westview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Westview Apartments

2416 Thompson Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301

2 beds

1 bath

$725–$750

Apartment for rent

2401 Wheeler Ave Bldg 1 #336C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Memphis

Steeple Chase Apartments - 336-C

2401 Wheeler Ave Bldg 1 #336C, West Memphis, AR 72301

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 29

2400 Goodwin Ave Bldg 2 #305 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Memphis

Steeple Chase Apartments - 305

2400 Goodwin Ave Bldg 2 #305, West Memphis, AR 72301

2 beds

1.5 baths

$775

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 29

613 S 20th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Memphis

Charming 3-4 Bed Home West Memphis - $950/mo

613 S 20th St, West Memphis, AR 72301

4 beds

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available Jul 21

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Frequently asked questions for West Memphis, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the West Memphis rental market.

How much is rent in West Memphis?

The average rent in West Memphis is $850 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Memphis?

Average rent prices in West Memphis have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does West Memphis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Memphis is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,080 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Memphis?

To comfortably afford rent in West Memphis, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Memphis?

Based on our current listings, West Memphis offers pet-friendly options with 20% of rentals welcoming pets, which works out to about 6 pet-accommodating apartments each month.

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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