Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
West Memphis, AR

Median rent

Median rent in West Memphis

$950/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Memphis is $950 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$0.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Memphis

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Memphis rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in West Memphis run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

1%

30%

2 bedroom

$750

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,525

2%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,007
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Memphis, AR is 53% lower than the median rent in Bartlett, TN.

Discover rentals in West Memphis, AR

Steeple Chase Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Steeple Chase Apartments

2411 Talonwood Dr, West Memphis, AR 72301

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$775

Westview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Westview Apartments

2416 Thompson Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301

2 beds

1 bath

$725–$750

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

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

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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 $950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Memphis?

Average rent prices in West Memphis have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does West Memphis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Memphis is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/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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