Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
West Memphis, AR

Median rent

Median rent in West Memphis

$940/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Memphis is $940 per month as of June 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $1,010 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Memphis

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Memphis rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $775.

Listings

1 bedroom

$700

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$812

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$900

No Change

23%

4 bedroom

$1,699

6%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$812

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

6%

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$940
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by3%

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

Urban Apartments - West Memphis - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Urban Apartments - West Memphis

501 S Avalon St, West Memphis, AR 72301

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$900

Apartment for rent

Steeple Chase Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Steeple Chase Apartments

2411 Talonwood Dr, West Memphis, AR 72301

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$850

Apartment for rent

Westview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

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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 $940 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Memphis?

Average rent prices in West Memphis have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does West Memphis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Memphis is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,010 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.

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

West Memphis offers pet-friendly rental options for renters with companions. Approximately 28% of available listings welcome pets, providing a solid selection for those seeking apartments that accommodate their furry friends.

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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