
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Malvern, IA from $500 (45 Rentals)
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Nottingham Court Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

Bellevue Gardens Apartments

Timbercrest

Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing

Pinehill Park

Sherwood Forest Estates

South Pointe Apartments
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Fontenelle Hills

Tregaron Oaks

Oak Creek Apartments

Summit by Broadmoor

Chadwick Apartments

South Ridge Apartments

Bellevue Hills

CopperCreek

Deerfield Apartments Council Bluffs
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Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs

Highland Meadows

Union at Bluffs Run

RiverEast

Hidden Bluffs Apartments

The Archive

1524 3rd Ave

303 W Lowell Ave

Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)
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2419 F St

Woodland Park - Red Oak

2206 K St

2243 Franklin St

Chateau Bellevue

2119 Arbor St

1113 S 30th Ave

Britain Towne

913 Ave A
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2912 Van Buren St

2608 S Wayne St

5703 S 14th St

Brent Village

803 8th Ave

313 Pullen Ave

1425 Avenue C

518 Damon St

4123 Avenue C
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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 | $977 | $871 | $1,320 |
| Malvern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $595 | $1,670 |
| Malvern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $700 | $2,652 |
| Malvern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $1,287 | $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 Papillion La Vista 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 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 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 |
| South Pointe Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| Fontenelle Hills | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Tregaron Oaks | Brentwood | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malvern, IA and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malvern area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bed - Upcoming Availability Model at Burr Oaks Place in the starting from $1,246. The second greatest value Malvern apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath - 1032 SF Model at CopperCreek starting at $1,300 with a $1.26 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oaks Place | Two Bed - Upcoming Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| CopperCreek | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| RiverEast | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Oak Creek Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Tregaron Oaks | Brentwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Fontenelle Hills | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 RiverEast and starts from $1,287.
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