Average Rent in Arkansas

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Current Versus Historical Arkansas Rents

Arkansas rentals average $1,175 for a studio rental to $1,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,095, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $255 (-18.82%) year-over-year from $1,355 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $780 (-52.88%) year-over-year from $1,475 to $695. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $911 (-49.08%) year-over-year from $1,856 to $945. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $87 (6.60%) year-over-year from $1,313 to $1,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $82 (5.40%) year-over-year from $1,513 to $1,595. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.95% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.57% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$13.15	$1,100	$1,355 (-18.82%)	$1,355 (-18.82%)
1 BR	$14.79	$695	$1,475 (-52.88%)	$1,470 (-52.72%)
2 BR	$12.07	$945	$1,856 (-49.08%)	$1,420 (-33.45%)
3 BR	$12.50	$1,400	$1,313 (6.60%)	$1,433 (-2.33%)
4+ BR	$14.89	$1,595	$1,513 (5.40%)	$1,947 (-18.08%)

Historical Rents in Arkansas

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Top Cities Near Arkansas

There are a total of 46 cities nearby Arkansas. The average rent in Arkansas is currently $2,056 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, AL, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arkansas is Frisco, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Arkansas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Arkansas is 17.23% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 53.13% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arkansas are about 74.44% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.36% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 46 total cities near Arkansas in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Huntsville, AL	$995	$795	$847	$995
Little Rock, AR	$625	$895	$995	$1,095
Memphis, TN	$890	$923	$1,050	$1,114
Denison, TX	N/A	$900	$1,200	$1,450
Greenville, TX	N/A	$910	$1,050	$1,675
Sherman, TX	N/A	$950	$1,150	$1,675
Princeton, TX	N/A	$700	$1,398	$1,995
Anna, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,400	$2,000
McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,797	$2,250	$2,450
Allen, TX	N/A	$995	$2,100	$2,695

Top Neighborhoods Near Arkansas

There are a total of 109 neighborhoods in or near Arkansas. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, West University, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 109 total neighborhoods in or near Arkansas in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Arkansas is currently around $1,962 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,962. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Arkansas's average rent, which is only $1,095. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arkansas, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 per month. Whereas, at $4,090 average rent per month, Downtown Greenville is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Arkansas. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$1,427	$1,150	$1,409	$1,350
West University, Austin, TX	$995	$995	$1,600	$1,400
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,150	$1,485	$1,400
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,045	$1,400	$1,425
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,099	$1,249	$1,449
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	N/A	$995	$1,550	$1,593
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$915	$1,295	$1,999	$1,598
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$1,050	$1,300	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$765	$1,195	$1,480	$1,700
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$873	$1,300	$1,800
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,817	$1,817
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,213	$1,973	$1,820
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,609	$2,009	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,578	$2,029	$1,857
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,470	$1,895
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,544	$2,000	$1,945
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,000	$1,188	$1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,486	$2,200	$1,958
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,100	$1,238	$1,963
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,404	$1,900	$2,000
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,320	$1,705	$2,100
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,260	$985	$1,625	$2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,525	$1,550	$2,250
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,423	$1,450	$2,525
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,427	$2,300	$3,359	$2,700
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,465	$1,693	$2,342	$2,725
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,844	$2,057	$3,429	$2,750
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	$1,955	$2,830	$2,950
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,204	$2,700	$3,850	$3,231

Top Counties Near Arkansas

There are a total of 50 counties located by Arkansas. Some of these counties include Pulaski, AR, Jefferson, AL, and Shelby, TN. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pulaski, AR. Its average rent per month is $1,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, The Colony, TX is the most expensive county by Arkansas.

Typically, rent for studios in Arkansas is 3.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arkansas is 66.90% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arkansas is 83.66% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pulaski, AR	$625	$750	$895	$1,050
Jefferson, AL	N/A	$1,254	$825	$1,138
Shelby, TN	$890	$923	$1,050	$1,143
East Grayson, TX	$850	$949	$1,150	$1,575
Princeton, TX	N/A	$988	$1,638	$2,000
Anna, TX	$5,000	$1,419	$2,020	$2,200
Forney, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,900	$2,395
McKinney, TX	$1,315	$1,570	$2,180	$2,595
Plano, TX	$1,480	$1,271	$2,095	$2,700
Celina, TX	N/A	$1,372	$1,738	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Arkansas

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Arkansas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,285.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,135. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arkansas is $1,360 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,764 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Arkansas. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,275	$1,724	$1,995
77007, Houston, TX	$1,488	$1,678	$2,350	$2,700
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,600	$1,350	$1,725	$2,398
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,366	$1,752	$2,650
78705, Austin, TX	$880	$1,000	$1,550	$1,297
77057, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,613	$1,400
77433, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,499	$1,372	$1,775	$2,500
77004, Houston, TX	$1,035	$1,379	$1,700	$2,200
75034, Frisco, TX	$1,315	$1,545	$2,155	$3,100
77084, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,275	$1,570	$1,943

Frequently Asked Questions - Arkansas Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Arkansas?

The average monthly rental price for Arkansas apartments for rent is approximately $1,095. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Arkansas rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Arkansas.

How much is a studio apartment in Arkansas?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,175 and an average price per square feet of $13.15. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Arkansas.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Arkansas?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $750 and an average price per square feet of $14.79. There are a total of 44 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Arkansas.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Arkansas?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $895 and an average price per square feet of $12.07. There are a total of 112 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Arkansas.

How have rent prices in Arkansas changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Arkansas can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.53%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.49%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Arkansas?

A reasonable rent price in Arkansas is around $876/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.