
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Malvern, IA from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Nottingham Court Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

Cornhusker Creek

Bellevue Gardens Apartments

Tregaron Oaks

Fontenelle Hills

Oak Creek Apartments

Timbercrest Apartments

Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing
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CopperCreek

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Summit by Broadmoor

Highland Meadows

Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs

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EOS 75

Deer Park

The Archive

Latitude 41

Colonial Plaza Apartments

RiverEast

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Valley View Estates

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Colonial Pointe at Fairview Apartments

The Apex at Twin Creek
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Highclere Apartments

Sunset Hills Townhomes

303 W Lowell Ave

Red Oak 48-(City View Apartments)

Woodland Park - Red Oak

2206 K St

913 Ave A

1712 S Wayne St

Chateau Bellevue

120 N 30th St
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4420 S 25th St

215 N 7th St

Brent Village

Britain Towne

901 James Pkwy

3702 Gayle Ave

765 Avenue D

Belle Point

324 Park Ave

9 Martinview Rd
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Malvern, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Malvern?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Studio Apartments | $1,144 | $871 | $1,335 |
| Malvern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,107 | $595 | $1,690 |
| Malvern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $700 | $2,025 |
| Malvern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,300 | $1,942 |
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Cheapest Available Malvern Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Malvern, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Nottingham Court Apartments in the Cass County neighborhood priced from $675. Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Malvern apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Cornhusker Creek | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| Pinehill Park | 1 Bed/1Bath - Breakfast Bar - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Sherwood Forest Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Fontenelle Hills | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $923 |
| Oak Creek Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malvern, IA and Nearby
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malvern area is the $0.74 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Fontenelle Hills in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $923. The second greatest value Malvern apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bellevue Gardens Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malvern apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontenelle Hills | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| The Archive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| RiverEast | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Cornhusker Creek | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Chateau Bellevue | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Oak Creek Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malvern Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Malvern?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Malvern is at Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing listed at $871.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Malvern Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Malvern Apartment is $675 at Nottingham Court Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Malvern Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Malvern is starting from $725 at Nottingham Court Apartments.
What is the most affordable Malvern Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Malvern Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs and starts from $1,300.
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