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Average Rent in Arkansas

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

27.5%of income to rent

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
CityMedian incomeMedian rentRent burden
Little Rock$58,697$1,00629.6%
Fayetteville$56,881$94429.6%
Fort Smith$50,799$79825.2%
Springdale$59,985$92023.7%
Jonesboro$51,124$87132.5%
Rogers$78,075$1,11324.1%
Conway$54,036$94231.2%
North Little Rock$49,166$99529.1%
Bentonville$99,074$1,15120.0%
Pine Bluff$39,411$81929.7%
Hot Springs$46,537$85727.9%
Benton$66,868$95525.5%
Sherwood$74,917$97225.0%
Bella Vista$83,989$1,11921.2%
Paragould$54,732$84627.8%
Texarkana$45,233$83732.1%
Jacksonville$47,121$87630.9%
Russellville$43,669$78430.2%
Cabot$69,094$95326.4%
West Memphis$40,904$80032.0%
Van Buren$56,493$79429.4%
Searcy$45,588$82130.5%
Bryant$76,282$93226.3%
Maumelle$89,880$97623.9%
Centerton$104,464$1,26119.0%
Siloam Springs$59,911$89226.2%
El Dorado$46,869$78027.9%
Hot Springs Village$68,580$1,16929.8%
Marion$77,350$1,00924.3%
Blytheville$45,746$75832.2%
Harrison$39,677$67729.0%
Forrest City$36,368$75431.4%
Mountain Home$42,281$79930.4%
Batesville$52,304$75725.6%
Magnolia$43,000$67424.0%
Malvern$37,210$71225.5%
Camden$48,302$70427.1%
Arkadelphia$37,634$69532.5%
Lowell$83,827$99524.1%
Greenwood$63,232$81626.5%
Helena-West Helena$31,118$75939.8%
Clarksville$35,911$71330.7%
Hope$43,018$75931.9%
Beebe$55,072$75725.7%
Monticello$34,176$68324.0%
Wynne$39,280$80130.6%
Stuttgart$59,124$75934.6%
Farmington$83,783$1,09325.7%
Newport$32,440$60927.2%
Pocahontas$38,912$71527.2%
Trumann$37,618$62829.5%
Prairie Grove$56,541$88525.6%
Heber Springs$50,472$86326.6%
Morrilton$43,608$65729.3%
Osceola$44,492$80925.1%
Pea Ridge$93,113$1,38026.2%
Ward$74,688$1,09621.6%
East End$76,902$90027.3%
De Queen$55,207$67719.4%
Alma$46,273$80231.8%
Greenbrier$57,234$95229.0%
Berryville$43,388$70429.4%
Mena$53,288$73618.6%
White Hall$85,227$88118.3%
Cave Springs$143,393$2,14216.5%
Walnut Ridge$45,950$70422.7%
Warren$39,222$66432.6%
Tontitown$83,705$1,18225.2%
Cherokee Village$35,257$77020.0%
Sheridan$55,520$73534.2%
Barling$50,289$89226.4%
Crossett$41,250$60031.6%
Piney$45,000$96026.1%
Dardanelle$47,724$83723.4%
Shannon Hills$74,719$1,3019.0%
Vilonia$77,524$76329.0%
Ashdown$60,909$41623.0%
Lonoke$46,786$85421.8%
Southside$49,063$77631.4%
Rockwell$67,344$1,02539.5%
Nashville$39,836$73324.4%
Brookland$65,688$90423.2%
Haskell$98,571$1,32018.8%
Dumas$34,554$65325.9%
Gentry$62,981$1,02623.9%
Booneville$46,182$69420.8%
McGehee$34,917$67135.7%
Austin$93,929$1,22122.4%
Manila$105,938$59820.0%
Elkins$72,940$1,20824.7%
Landmark$47,742$74451.0%
Piggott$43,255$77725.9%
Johnson$82,386$1,09323.3%
Marianna$21,057$63949.5%
Gravette$65,268$1,04118.5%
Ozark$41,816$68523.2%
Gibson$65,833$1,07119.7%
Alexander$68,431$98251.0%
Fordyce$35,116$58026.8%
Waldron$39,750$62427.4%
Paris$45,505$66527.5%
Corning$41,607$51324.3%
Pottsville$66,250$84721.9%
Prescott$29,899$81238.2%
West Fork$68,108$99820.8%
Green Forest$48,587$72823.0%
Little Flock$55,035$76522.5%
DeWitt$47,147$84535.6%
Huntsville$48,478$59524.4%
Gosnell$43,846$77639.6%
Mountain View$23,458$33931.2%
Atkins$51,643$78625.4%
Hamburg$30,134$58928.7%
England$53,036$77127.1%
Bald Knob$47,917$80430.8%
Clinton$42,292$44626.4%
Bono$48,611$83325.8%
Lavaca$87,500$81517.0%
Gassville$46,392$82324.1%
Melbourne$41,938$63025.0%
Horseshoe Bend$38,750$61522.3%
Bay$58,036$94220.2%
Lake City$56,414$79420.8%
Danville$61,726$60514.3%
Prairie Creek$106,250$76537.8%
Holiday Island$51,938$83320.7%
Carlisle$35,769$67634.2%
Marked Tree$35,087$57327.5%
Star City$58,929$77527.3%
Fairfield Bay$58,750$78443.7%
Judsonia$41,232$59922.1%
Mayflower$56,216$83822.2%
Eudora$26,942$51621.6%
Leachville$31,607$34832.8%
Lake Village$42,143$46833.4%
Eureka Springs$40,972$78626.0%
Kensett$28,225$68637.0%
Cave City$40,441$60826.7%
Lake Hamilton$62,130$84421.8%
Augusta$51,535$60018.8%
Smackover$52,500$81825.0%
Calico Rock$36,667$43432.1%
Dover$30,764$77532.9%
Rector$40,772$60630.2%
Bull Shoals$45,144$60529.4%
Earle$41,484$66434.0%
Gurdon$39,625$51026.9%
Glenwood$33,958$62236.8%
Hazen$47,209$91334.6%
McCrory$40,568$52831.9%
Lamar$41,188$62350.0%
Lepanto$40,335$57127.6%
Murfreesboro$37,206$48330.4%
Highfill$96,989$89717.7%
Tuckerman$47,321$70526.7%
Mulberry$41,932$65119.0%
McAlmont$30,517$95151.0%
Cedarville$50,866$97738.4%
Marmaduke$48,021$73227.8%
Decatur$39,886$73224.7%
Salem$32,853$60030.2%
Stamps$28,720$58129.5%
Greenland$59,638$1,00319.6%
Newark$33,103$58134.7%
Mount Ida$42,778$64948.8%
Redfield$67,614$94119.5%
Des Arc$29,226$53227.5%
Marshall$28,290$53927.2%
Wrightsville$34,063$81922.5%
Waldo$34,844$66926.2%
Clarendon$27,065$48429.4%
Flippin$38,686$74524.3%
Hampton$55,417$88020.5%
Ash Flat$39,632$59226.5%
Monette$47,684$54823.1%
Mansfield$43,235$73443.0%
Perryville$53,929$60530.3%
Mineral Springs$39,886$82129.1%
Oak Grove Heights$81,181$77527.5%
Foreman$38,266$60824.7%
Swifton$53,214$50629.4%
Highland$50,714$71635.0%
Caraway$47,679$67823.4%
East Camden$41,667$77536.3%
Yellville$33,983$68321.3%
Wooster$116,964$1,08318.3%
Kibler$76,667$79530.2%
London$50,750$85345.6%
Diaz$46,286$77537.5%
Marvell$51,293$67122.5%
Hughes$26,250$42533.1%
Mammoth Spring$39,118$52522.5%
Wilson$72,706$83322.9%
Altus$37,768$64127.8%
Cotter$35,221$56330.4%
Luxora$25,263$53032.1%
Genoa$56,513$97523.4%
Oppelo$64,191$85932.1%
Higginson$68,056$89016.0%
Magazine$45,735$76022.8%
Bauxite$68,125$95521.1%
Amity$39,792$75625.0%
Stephens$38,516$42833.5%
Lakeview$54,219$75524.8%
Cammack Village$84,286$1,38921.0%
Oxford$42,500$63018.9%
Rison$23,056$48340.6%
Dyer$71,250$52421.5%
Greers Ferry$54,315$77221.6%
Horatio$34,625$52925.2%
Diamond City$39,453$62829.2%
Rockport$62,031$75343.0%
Lewisville$29,250$59514.9%
Lockesburg$57,875$72519.1%
Ola$44,042$52122.8%
Wickes$28,688$58128.0%
McRae$27,452$68330.8%
Black Rock$65,347$61322.5%
Hackett$41,742$62151.0%
Bearden$24,861$56324.5%
Madison$45,625$84121.9%
Plumerville$34,375$67424.7%
Coal Hill$33,661$52333.3%
Keiser$50,136$76133.0%
Ozark Acres$38,000$85027.5%
Desha$73,477$65529.5%
Palestine$33,386$64132.5%
Hardy$33,984$53931.7%
Caddo Valley$63,750$72322.2%
Knoxville$46,583$81025.0%
Imboden$39,145$46030.8%
Quitman$34,423$52822.7%
Central City$73,456$1,04235.8%
Norphlet$63,917$70921.7%
Fouke$33,393$73930.0%
Avoca$57,063$90020.0%
Parkin$27,216$54630.5%
Taylor$47,500$94423.6%
Weiner$52,917$72819.6%
Dierks$26,250$42325.3%
Junction City$34,714$91843.3%
Bergman$58,977$1,01921.9%
Sulphur Rock$44,735$78220.7%
Holly Grove$30,625$45330.0%
Altheimer$31,429$63334.5%
Fountain Lake$55,550$96343.3%
Tyronza$36,333$62126.0%
Guy$70,000$79020.0%
Jasper$28,488$65036.1%
Enola$50,461$62528.6%
Cherry Valley$34,875$93239.6%
Hartman$39,375$74316.9%
Emmet$59,417$52014.7%
Pangburn$29,024$63129.9%
Havana$44,244$65527.3%
De Valls Bluff$23,056$60030.0%
Summit$62,188$84325.0%
Norfork$34,444$63435.4%
Bradford$28,333$47531.6%
Mountain Pine$28,542$58446.7%
Mountainburg$49,375$63227.2%
Elaine$39,196$36531.7%
Belleville$64,239$65822.2%
Wheatley$44,342$5899.0%
Kingsland$27,583$78025.0%
Sparkman$35,870$48918.6%
Bonanza$52,500$97545.0%
Bellefonte$52,778$70430.7%
Leola$51,375$92127.1%
Portia$70,694$55518.8%
Grannis$62,500$75317.5%
Arkansas City$39,038$61518.3%
Portland$46,000$53131.9%
Subiaco$55,227$45017.5%
Caldwell$57,679$88024.5%
Hartford$43,750$64351.0%
Hatfield$36,635$67222.2%
Salesville$40,625$94312.5%
Gillett$65,341$68033.3%
Huntington$35,000$87427.5%
McNeil$34,625$51651.0%
Turrell$36,111$75023.4%
Hermitage$22,679$42223.6%
Leslie$20,313$36829.1%
Sulphur Springs$36,691$81117.3%
Crawfordsville$71,250$74317.9%
Joiner$27,321$60039.5%
Rose Bud$47,604$54031.7%
Western Grove$43,750$58626.4%
Garfield$66,667$85315.9%
Wilmot$31,000$52029.0%
Lake View$28,750$43527.8%
Gould$23,350$51341.8%
Plainview$42,550$32414.5%
Cushman$41,250$45822.0%
Bigelow$69,000$67514.4%
Tull$57,500$85037.0%
Ravenden$28,162$57833.1%
Cotton Plant$18,250$48750.0%
Maynard$28,500$54735.8%
Reyno$52,008$62016.4%
Lafe$33,182$62545.0%
Perrytown$52,969$91914.3%
Rosston$65,875$81719.0%
Alpena$48,500$62912.5%
Thornton$46,563$47511.3%
Chidester$22,167$38951.0%
Horseshoe Lake$45,795$75814.8%
Donaldson$46,250$82612.8%
Norman$70,250$66318.9%
Hector$51,705$68822.7%
Strong$26,635$60729.6%
Damascus$62,083$75830.9%
Wabbaseka$36,211$1,05236.8%
Evening Shade$28,125$48827.5%
Viola$29,844$60030.0%
Traskwood$69,643$6569.0%
Winslow$43,036$54023.3%
Branch$34,712$68051.0%
Poyen$64,531$72519.0%
Oden$40,986$67851.0%
Blevins$57,500$70620.6%
Cove$27,500$56326.4%
Griffithville$36,458$68323.8%
Lead Hill$58,250$97541.0%
Edmondson$25,625$67342.1%
Midland$33,966$94832.6%
Strawberry$38,052$95029.5%
Campbell Station$72,083$1,10451.0%
Wilton$58,250$89219.5%
Patterson$32,344$50828.5%
Russell$22,895$35430.1%
Twin Groves$36,429$84040.0%
Cash$27,130$69023.8%
Shirley$48,750$67542.0%
Mount Pleasant$33,173$35015.7%
Dyess$42,083$68838.8%
Keo$41,875$87535.4%
Mount Vernon$48,625$58128.1%
Denning$36,364$69431.7%
Willisville$46,413$57517.5%
Gateway$41,875$58818.0%
Hickory Ridge$40,000$70632.3%
Garland$31,029$47516.3%
Delight$30,682$64628.5%
Valley Springs$66,875$77513.8%
Widener$38,472$78345.0%
Scranton$82,750$66922.3%
Oil Trough$39,028$52551.0%
St. Francis$34,375$67522.5%
Humphrey$32,813$47547.0%
Montrose$31,250$73051.0%
Houston$42,813$77527.5%
Gillham$71,058$73042.5%
Perla$26,875$60830.9%
Black Oak$51,250$46013.3%
Dell$71,250$46932.5%
Grady$28,250$60521.7%
Lynn$47,153$77522.9%
Letona$52,813$84817.0%
Friendship$69,375$63013.1%
Briarcliff$53,125$82351.0%
Mitchellville$28,029$49022.9%
Antoine$30,789$70332.5%
Ravenden Springs$42,159$51925.3%
Gilmore$29,077$78838.8%
Pollard$43,036$67522.5%
Fisher$35,000$57527.1%
Fifty-Six$60,441$80020.0%
Payneway$29,306$53914.2%
Burdette$94,375$1,04514.1%
Greenway$30,625$56813.3%
Tollette$40,500$83818.6%
Pleasant Plains$47,500$72535.6%
Watson$30,625$68514.5%
Reed$25,833$42524.6%
West Point$24,063$84451.0%
Caulksville$36,000$1,37528.8%
Bodcaw$49,464$58842.5%
Ratcliff$51,250$53051.0%
Sedgwick$35,714$93341.7%
Rondo$26,250$55025.0%
Sunset$16,944$79651.0%
Omaha$30,938$61147.9%
Bassett$50,750$63218.2%
Rudy$48,750$59451.0%
Moorefield$46,786$99032.5%
Parkdale$26,750$82551.0%
Magness$38,438$1,05724.4%
Adona$46,250$57914.5%
Smithville$53,333$75851.0%
Lexa$43,750$64718.2%
Gum Springs$41,250$77525.0%
Chester$34,375$66037.5%
Allport$25,000$1,30031.7%
Williford$26,042$49023.0%
Coy$38,000$70016.7%

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.

City count by rent burden bracket for Arkansas
Burden bracketNumber of cities
Under 25%164
25 to 30%106
30 to 35%73
35% and up75

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

  • 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)

    Cities in Arkansas

    612 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

    Showing top 50 of 612 by population

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Little Rock202,218$1,00629.6%N/A
    Fayetteville95,022$94429.6%N/A
    Fort Smith89,315$79825.2%N/A
    Springdale86,705$92023.7%N/A
    Jonesboro78,379$87132.5%N/A
    Rogers69,961$1,11324.1%N/A
    Conway65,159$94231.2%N/A
    North Little Rock64,454$99529.1%N/A
    Bentonville54,513$1,15120.0%N/A
    Pine Bluff41,172$81929.7%N/A
    Hot Springs38,025$85727.9%N/A
    Benton35,318$95525.5%N/A
    Sherwood32,715$97225.0%N/A
    Bella Vista30,297$1,11921.2%N/A
    Paragould29,690$84627.8%N/A
    Texarkana29,404$83732.1%N/A
    Jacksonville29,332$87630.9%N/A
    Russellville28,946$78430.2%N/A
    Cabot26,543$95326.4%N/A
    West Memphis24,351$80032.0%N/A
    Van Buren23,398$79429.4%N/A
    Searcy22,961$82130.5%N/A
    Bryant20,750$93226.3%N/A
    Maumelle19,183$97623.9%N/A
    Centerton18,655$1,26119.0%N/A
    Siloam Springs17,632$89226.2%N/A
    El Dorado17,606$78027.9%N/A
    Hot Springs Village16,843$1,16929.8%N/A
    Marion13,635$1,00924.3%N/A
    Blytheville13,276$75832.2%N/A
    Harrison13,154$67729.0%N/A
    Forrest City13,010$75431.4%N/A
    Mountain Home12,876$79930.4%N/A
    Batesville11,163$75725.6%N/A
    Magnolia11,044$67424.0%N/A
    Malvern10,859$71225.5%N/A
    Camden10,587$70427.1%N/A
    Arkadelphia10,354$69532.5%N/A
    Lowell10,005$99524.1%N/A
    Greenwood9,544$81626.5%N/A
    Helena-West Helena9,470$75939.8%N/A
    Clarksville9,453$71330.7%N/A
    Hope8,921$75931.9%N/A
    Beebe8,447$75725.7%N/A
    Monticello8,443$68324.0%N/A
    Wynne8,284$80130.6%N/A
    Stuttgart8,189$75934.6%N/A
    Farmington7,991$1,09325.7%N/A
    Newport7,984$60927.2%N/A
    Pocahontas7,384$71527.2%N/A

    Data Sources

    **Data Sources:**

  • 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.