Rental market overview for Arkansas, powered by HUD and Census data.
Median Rent
$732
Median Income
$50,453
Rent Burden
27.5%
Avg FMR (2BR)
N/A
Affordability
Arkansas: 27.5% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.
<25% 25 to 30%>30%
Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Arkansas
Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.
Cities in Arkansas by median income and median rent
City
Median income
Median rent
Rent burden
Little Rock
$58,697
$1,006
29.6%
Fayetteville
$56,881
$944
29.6%
Fort Smith
$50,799
$798
25.2%
Springdale
$59,985
$920
23.7%
Jonesboro
$51,124
$871
32.5%
Rogers
$78,075
$1,113
24.1%
Conway
$54,036
$942
31.2%
North Little Rock
$49,166
$995
29.1%
Bentonville
$99,074
$1,151
20.0%
Pine Bluff
$39,411
$819
29.7%
Hot Springs
$46,537
$857
27.9%
Benton
$66,868
$955
25.5%
Sherwood
$74,917
$972
25.0%
Bella Vista
$83,989
$1,119
21.2%
Paragould
$54,732
$846
27.8%
Texarkana
$45,233
$837
32.1%
Jacksonville
$47,121
$876
30.9%
Russellville
$43,669
$784
30.2%
Cabot
$69,094
$953
26.4%
West Memphis
$40,904
$800
32.0%
Van Buren
$56,493
$794
29.4%
Searcy
$45,588
$821
30.5%
Bryant
$76,282
$932
26.3%
Maumelle
$89,880
$976
23.9%
Centerton
$104,464
$1,261
19.0%
Siloam Springs
$59,911
$892
26.2%
El Dorado
$46,869
$780
27.9%
Hot Springs Village
$68,580
$1,169
29.8%
Marion
$77,350
$1,009
24.3%
Blytheville
$45,746
$758
32.2%
Harrison
$39,677
$677
29.0%
Forrest City
$36,368
$754
31.4%
Mountain Home
$42,281
$799
30.4%
Batesville
$52,304
$757
25.6%
Magnolia
$43,000
$674
24.0%
Malvern
$37,210
$712
25.5%
Camden
$48,302
$704
27.1%
Arkadelphia
$37,634
$695
32.5%
Lowell
$83,827
$995
24.1%
Greenwood
$63,232
$816
26.5%
Helena-West Helena
$31,118
$759
39.8%
Clarksville
$35,911
$713
30.7%
Hope
$43,018
$759
31.9%
Beebe
$55,072
$757
25.7%
Monticello
$34,176
$683
24.0%
Wynne
$39,280
$801
30.6%
Stuttgart
$59,124
$759
34.6%
Farmington
$83,783
$1,093
25.7%
Newport
$32,440
$609
27.2%
Pocahontas
$38,912
$715
27.2%
Trumann
$37,618
$628
29.5%
Prairie Grove
$56,541
$885
25.6%
Heber Springs
$50,472
$863
26.6%
Morrilton
$43,608
$657
29.3%
Osceola
$44,492
$809
25.1%
Pea Ridge
$93,113
$1,380
26.2%
Ward
$74,688
$1,096
21.6%
East End
$76,902
$900
27.3%
De Queen
$55,207
$677
19.4%
Alma
$46,273
$802
31.8%
Greenbrier
$57,234
$952
29.0%
Berryville
$43,388
$704
29.4%
Mena
$53,288
$736
18.6%
White Hall
$85,227
$881
18.3%
Cave Springs
$143,393
$2,142
16.5%
Walnut Ridge
$45,950
$704
22.7%
Warren
$39,222
$664
32.6%
Tontitown
$83,705
$1,182
25.2%
Cherokee Village
$35,257
$770
20.0%
Sheridan
$55,520
$735
34.2%
Barling
$50,289
$892
26.4%
Crossett
$41,250
$600
31.6%
Piney
$45,000
$960
26.1%
Dardanelle
$47,724
$837
23.4%
Shannon Hills
$74,719
$1,301
9.0%
Vilonia
$77,524
$763
29.0%
Ashdown
$60,909
$416
23.0%
Lonoke
$46,786
$854
21.8%
Southside
$49,063
$776
31.4%
Rockwell
$67,344
$1,025
39.5%
Nashville
$39,836
$733
24.4%
Brookland
$65,688
$904
23.2%
Haskell
$98,571
$1,320
18.8%
Dumas
$34,554
$653
25.9%
Gentry
$62,981
$1,026
23.9%
Booneville
$46,182
$694
20.8%
McGehee
$34,917
$671
35.7%
Austin
$93,929
$1,221
22.4%
Manila
$105,938
$598
20.0%
Elkins
$72,940
$1,208
24.7%
Landmark
$47,742
$744
51.0%
Piggott
$43,255
$777
25.9%
Johnson
$82,386
$1,093
23.3%
Marianna
$21,057
$639
49.5%
Gravette
$65,268
$1,041
18.5%
Ozark
$41,816
$685
23.2%
Gibson
$65,833
$1,071
19.7%
Alexander
$68,431
$982
51.0%
Fordyce
$35,116
$580
26.8%
Waldron
$39,750
$624
27.4%
Paris
$45,505
$665
27.5%
Corning
$41,607
$513
24.3%
Pottsville
$66,250
$847
21.9%
Prescott
$29,899
$812
38.2%
West Fork
$68,108
$998
20.8%
Green Forest
$48,587
$728
23.0%
Little Flock
$55,035
$765
22.5%
DeWitt
$47,147
$845
35.6%
Huntsville
$48,478
$595
24.4%
Gosnell
$43,846
$776
39.6%
Mountain View
$23,458
$339
31.2%
Atkins
$51,643
$786
25.4%
Hamburg
$30,134
$589
28.7%
England
$53,036
$771
27.1%
Bald Knob
$47,917
$804
30.8%
Clinton
$42,292
$446
26.4%
Bono
$48,611
$833
25.8%
Lavaca
$87,500
$815
17.0%
Gassville
$46,392
$823
24.1%
Melbourne
$41,938
$630
25.0%
Horseshoe Bend
$38,750
$615
22.3%
Bay
$58,036
$942
20.2%
Lake City
$56,414
$794
20.8%
Danville
$61,726
$605
14.3%
Prairie Creek
$106,250
$765
37.8%
Holiday Island
$51,938
$833
20.7%
Carlisle
$35,769
$676
34.2%
Marked Tree
$35,087
$573
27.5%
Star City
$58,929
$775
27.3%
Fairfield Bay
$58,750
$784
43.7%
Judsonia
$41,232
$599
22.1%
Mayflower
$56,216
$838
22.2%
Eudora
$26,942
$516
21.6%
Leachville
$31,607
$348
32.8%
Lake Village
$42,143
$468
33.4%
Eureka Springs
$40,972
$786
26.0%
Kensett
$28,225
$686
37.0%
Cave City
$40,441
$608
26.7%
Lake Hamilton
$62,130
$844
21.8%
Augusta
$51,535
$600
18.8%
Smackover
$52,500
$818
25.0%
Calico Rock
$36,667
$434
32.1%
Dover
$30,764
$775
32.9%
Rector
$40,772
$606
30.2%
Bull Shoals
$45,144
$605
29.4%
Earle
$41,484
$664
34.0%
Gurdon
$39,625
$510
26.9%
Glenwood
$33,958
$622
36.8%
Hazen
$47,209
$913
34.6%
McCrory
$40,568
$528
31.9%
Lamar
$41,188
$623
50.0%
Lepanto
$40,335
$571
27.6%
Murfreesboro
$37,206
$483
30.4%
Highfill
$96,989
$897
17.7%
Tuckerman
$47,321
$705
26.7%
Mulberry
$41,932
$651
19.0%
McAlmont
$30,517
$951
51.0%
Cedarville
$50,866
$977
38.4%
Marmaduke
$48,021
$732
27.8%
Decatur
$39,886
$732
24.7%
Salem
$32,853
$600
30.2%
Stamps
$28,720
$581
29.5%
Greenland
$59,638
$1,003
19.6%
Newark
$33,103
$581
34.7%
Mount Ida
$42,778
$649
48.8%
Redfield
$67,614
$941
19.5%
Des Arc
$29,226
$532
27.5%
Marshall
$28,290
$539
27.2%
Wrightsville
$34,063
$819
22.5%
Waldo
$34,844
$669
26.2%
Clarendon
$27,065
$484
29.4%
Flippin
$38,686
$745
24.3%
Hampton
$55,417
$880
20.5%
Ash Flat
$39,632
$592
26.5%
Monette
$47,684
$548
23.1%
Mansfield
$43,235
$734
43.0%
Perryville
$53,929
$605
30.3%
Mineral Springs
$39,886
$821
29.1%
Oak Grove Heights
$81,181
$775
27.5%
Foreman
$38,266
$608
24.7%
Swifton
$53,214
$506
29.4%
Highland
$50,714
$716
35.0%
Caraway
$47,679
$678
23.4%
East Camden
$41,667
$775
36.3%
Yellville
$33,983
$683
21.3%
Wooster
$116,964
$1,083
18.3%
Kibler
$76,667
$795
30.2%
London
$50,750
$853
45.6%
Diaz
$46,286
$775
37.5%
Marvell
$51,293
$671
22.5%
Hughes
$26,250
$425
33.1%
Mammoth Spring
$39,118
$525
22.5%
Wilson
$72,706
$833
22.9%
Altus
$37,768
$641
27.8%
Cotter
$35,221
$563
30.4%
Luxora
$25,263
$530
32.1%
Genoa
$56,513
$975
23.4%
Oppelo
$64,191
$859
32.1%
Higginson
$68,056
$890
16.0%
Magazine
$45,735
$760
22.8%
Bauxite
$68,125
$955
21.1%
Amity
$39,792
$756
25.0%
Stephens
$38,516
$428
33.5%
Lakeview
$54,219
$755
24.8%
Cammack Village
$84,286
$1,389
21.0%
Oxford
$42,500
$630
18.9%
Rison
$23,056
$483
40.6%
Dyer
$71,250
$524
21.5%
Greers Ferry
$54,315
$772
21.6%
Horatio
$34,625
$529
25.2%
Diamond City
$39,453
$628
29.2%
Rockport
$62,031
$753
43.0%
Lewisville
$29,250
$595
14.9%
Lockesburg
$57,875
$725
19.1%
Ola
$44,042
$521
22.8%
Wickes
$28,688
$581
28.0%
McRae
$27,452
$683
30.8%
Black Rock
$65,347
$613
22.5%
Hackett
$41,742
$621
51.0%
Bearden
$24,861
$563
24.5%
Madison
$45,625
$841
21.9%
Plumerville
$34,375
$674
24.7%
Coal Hill
$33,661
$523
33.3%
Keiser
$50,136
$761
33.0%
Ozark Acres
$38,000
$850
27.5%
Desha
$73,477
$655
29.5%
Palestine
$33,386
$641
32.5%
Hardy
$33,984
$539
31.7%
Caddo Valley
$63,750
$723
22.2%
Knoxville
$46,583
$810
25.0%
Imboden
$39,145
$460
30.8%
Quitman
$34,423
$528
22.7%
Central City
$73,456
$1,042
35.8%
Norphlet
$63,917
$709
21.7%
Fouke
$33,393
$739
30.0%
Avoca
$57,063
$900
20.0%
Parkin
$27,216
$546
30.5%
Taylor
$47,500
$944
23.6%
Weiner
$52,917
$728
19.6%
Dierks
$26,250
$423
25.3%
Junction City
$34,714
$918
43.3%
Bergman
$58,977
$1,019
21.9%
Sulphur Rock
$44,735
$782
20.7%
Holly Grove
$30,625
$453
30.0%
Altheimer
$31,429
$633
34.5%
Fountain Lake
$55,550
$963
43.3%
Tyronza
$36,333
$621
26.0%
Guy
$70,000
$790
20.0%
Jasper
$28,488
$650
36.1%
Enola
$50,461
$625
28.6%
Cherry Valley
$34,875
$932
39.6%
Hartman
$39,375
$743
16.9%
Emmet
$59,417
$520
14.7%
Pangburn
$29,024
$631
29.9%
Havana
$44,244
$655
27.3%
De Valls Bluff
$23,056
$600
30.0%
Summit
$62,188
$843
25.0%
Norfork
$34,444
$634
35.4%
Bradford
$28,333
$475
31.6%
Mountain Pine
$28,542
$584
46.7%
Mountainburg
$49,375
$632
27.2%
Elaine
$39,196
$365
31.7%
Belleville
$64,239
$658
22.2%
Wheatley
$44,342
$589
9.0%
Kingsland
$27,583
$780
25.0%
Sparkman
$35,870
$489
18.6%
Bonanza
$52,500
$975
45.0%
Bellefonte
$52,778
$704
30.7%
Leola
$51,375
$921
27.1%
Portia
$70,694
$555
18.8%
Grannis
$62,500
$753
17.5%
Arkansas City
$39,038
$615
18.3%
Portland
$46,000
$531
31.9%
Subiaco
$55,227
$450
17.5%
Caldwell
$57,679
$880
24.5%
Hartford
$43,750
$643
51.0%
Hatfield
$36,635
$672
22.2%
Salesville
$40,625
$943
12.5%
Gillett
$65,341
$680
33.3%
Huntington
$35,000
$874
27.5%
McNeil
$34,625
$516
51.0%
Turrell
$36,111
$750
23.4%
Hermitage
$22,679
$422
23.6%
Leslie
$20,313
$368
29.1%
Sulphur Springs
$36,691
$811
17.3%
Crawfordsville
$71,250
$743
17.9%
Joiner
$27,321
$600
39.5%
Rose Bud
$47,604
$540
31.7%
Western Grove
$43,750
$586
26.4%
Garfield
$66,667
$853
15.9%
Wilmot
$31,000
$520
29.0%
Lake View
$28,750
$435
27.8%
Gould
$23,350
$513
41.8%
Plainview
$42,550
$324
14.5%
Cushman
$41,250
$458
22.0%
Bigelow
$69,000
$675
14.4%
Tull
$57,500
$850
37.0%
Ravenden
$28,162
$578
33.1%
Cotton Plant
$18,250
$487
50.0%
Maynard
$28,500
$547
35.8%
Reyno
$52,008
$620
16.4%
Lafe
$33,182
$625
45.0%
Perrytown
$52,969
$919
14.3%
Rosston
$65,875
$817
19.0%
Alpena
$48,500
$629
12.5%
Thornton
$46,563
$475
11.3%
Chidester
$22,167
$389
51.0%
Horseshoe Lake
$45,795
$758
14.8%
Donaldson
$46,250
$826
12.8%
Norman
$70,250
$663
18.9%
Hector
$51,705
$688
22.7%
Strong
$26,635
$607
29.6%
Damascus
$62,083
$758
30.9%
Wabbaseka
$36,211
$1,052
36.8%
Evening Shade
$28,125
$488
27.5%
Viola
$29,844
$600
30.0%
Traskwood
$69,643
$656
9.0%
Winslow
$43,036
$540
23.3%
Branch
$34,712
$680
51.0%
Poyen
$64,531
$725
19.0%
Oden
$40,986
$678
51.0%
Blevins
$57,500
$706
20.6%
Cove
$27,500
$563
26.4%
Griffithville
$36,458
$683
23.8%
Lead Hill
$58,250
$975
41.0%
Edmondson
$25,625
$673
42.1%
Midland
$33,966
$948
32.6%
Strawberry
$38,052
$950
29.5%
Campbell Station
$72,083
$1,104
51.0%
Wilton
$58,250
$892
19.5%
Patterson
$32,344
$508
28.5%
Russell
$22,895
$354
30.1%
Twin Groves
$36,429
$840
40.0%
Cash
$27,130
$690
23.8%
Shirley
$48,750
$675
42.0%
Mount Pleasant
$33,173
$350
15.7%
Dyess
$42,083
$688
38.8%
Keo
$41,875
$875
35.4%
Mount Vernon
$48,625
$581
28.1%
Denning
$36,364
$694
31.7%
Willisville
$46,413
$575
17.5%
Gateway
$41,875
$588
18.0%
Hickory Ridge
$40,000
$706
32.3%
Garland
$31,029
$475
16.3%
Delight
$30,682
$646
28.5%
Valley Springs
$66,875
$775
13.8%
Widener
$38,472
$783
45.0%
Scranton
$82,750
$669
22.3%
Oil Trough
$39,028
$525
51.0%
St. Francis
$34,375
$675
22.5%
Humphrey
$32,813
$475
47.0%
Montrose
$31,250
$730
51.0%
Houston
$42,813
$775
27.5%
Gillham
$71,058
$730
42.5%
Perla
$26,875
$608
30.9%
Black Oak
$51,250
$460
13.3%
Dell
$71,250
$469
32.5%
Grady
$28,250
$605
21.7%
Lynn
$47,153
$775
22.9%
Letona
$52,813
$848
17.0%
Friendship
$69,375
$630
13.1%
Briarcliff
$53,125
$823
51.0%
Mitchellville
$28,029
$490
22.9%
Antoine
$30,789
$703
32.5%
Ravenden Springs
$42,159
$519
25.3%
Gilmore
$29,077
$788
38.8%
Pollard
$43,036
$675
22.5%
Fisher
$35,000
$575
27.1%
Fifty-Six
$60,441
$800
20.0%
Payneway
$29,306
$539
14.2%
Burdette
$94,375
$1,045
14.1%
Greenway
$30,625
$568
13.3%
Tollette
$40,500
$838
18.6%
Pleasant Plains
$47,500
$725
35.6%
Watson
$30,625
$685
14.5%
Reed
$25,833
$425
24.6%
West Point
$24,063
$844
51.0%
Caulksville
$36,000
$1,375
28.8%
Bodcaw
$49,464
$588
42.5%
Ratcliff
$51,250
$530
51.0%
Sedgwick
$35,714
$933
41.7%
Rondo
$26,250
$550
25.0%
Sunset
$16,944
$796
51.0%
Omaha
$30,938
$611
47.9%
Bassett
$50,750
$632
18.2%
Rudy
$48,750
$594
51.0%
Moorefield
$46,786
$990
32.5%
Parkdale
$26,750
$825
51.0%
Magness
$38,438
$1,057
24.4%
Adona
$46,250
$579
14.5%
Smithville
$53,333
$758
51.0%
Lexa
$43,750
$647
18.2%
Gum Springs
$41,250
$775
25.0%
Chester
$34,375
$660
37.5%
Allport
$25,000
$1,300
31.7%
Williford
$26,042
$490
23.0%
Coy
$38,000
$700
16.7%
How Arkansas Compares to the National Average
Median Rent
$732▼ 46.4%
Rent Burden
27.5%▼ 9.2%
Vacancy Rate
20.8%▲ 142.3%
Arkansas Rental Market Overview
Arkansas has approximately 612 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 27.7% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $732, which is 46% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)
The average Arkansas renter spends approximately 27.5% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)
With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 20.8%, the Arkansas rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)
Rent Burden Distribution Across Arkansas Cities
35% of cities in Arkansas have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.
Shannon Hills: median rent of $1,301, median income of $74,719, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 9.0%. (Source: Census ACS)
Danville: median rent of $605, median income of $61,726, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.3%. (Source: Census ACS)
Cave Springs: median rent of $2,142, median income of $143,393, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 16.5%. (Source: Census ACS)
Lavaca: median rent of $815, median income of $87,500, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.0%. (Source: Census ACS)
White Hall: median rent of $881, median income of $85,227, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.3%. (Source: Census ACS)
Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):
Alexander: median rent of $982, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Landmark: median rent of $744, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Marianna: median rent of $639, with a rent burden of approximately 49.5%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Fairfield Bay: median rent of $784, with a rent burden of approximately 43.7%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Helena-West Helena: median rent of $759, with a rent burden of approximately 39.8%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom
HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.
Population vs Median Rent in Arkansas
In Arkansas, larger cities tend to have higher rents than smaller towns.
Renting in Arkansas: What to Know
Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Arkansas. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Arkansas may have additional local tenant protections.
Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.
Arkansas Rental Market Trends
Rent trends for Arkansas are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.
Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)
Affordable rentals in Arkansas
826 income-restricted apartment buildings tracked across Arkansas, sourced from HUD’s LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets.
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence
Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.
StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.
Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.