Rent in Malcolm, AL
A 2-bedroom in Malcolm, AL (ZIP 36556) typically rents for about $921 a month, with a range of $921. There are no ZIP-level rent figures here, so these use the HUD Fair Market Rent for Washington County. Owner-occupied homes in Washington County pay about 0.23% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $699 | $699 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $737 | $737 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $921 | $921 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,211 | $1,211 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,539 | $1,539 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Malcolm ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Malcolm, AL?
- About $921 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $921. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Malcolm, AL?
- About $737 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $737. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Malcolm, AL?
- About $1,211 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,211. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Malcolm, AL?
- About $699 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $699. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Malcolm, AL?
- About $1,539 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,539. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Malcolm, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Washington County pay a typical 0.23% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Malcolm rent figures come from?
- HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).