Average Rent in Arkansas

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Current Versus Historical Arkansas Rents

Arkansas rentals average $800 for a studio rental to $1,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,200, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $755 (-55.72%) year-over-year from $1,355 to $600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $630 (-42.57%) year-over-year from $1,480 to $850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $981 (-52.86%) year-over-year from $1,856 to $875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $27 (2.02%) year-over-year from $1,323 to $1,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $15 (0.95%) year-over-year from $1,580 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 33.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$16.20	$600	$1,355 (-55.72%)	$1,355 (-55.72%)
1 BR	$13.75	$850	$1,480 (-42.57%)	$1,470 (-42.18%)
2 BR	$12.31	$875	$1,856 (-52.86%)	$1,423 (-38.52%)
3 BR	$13.01	$1,350	$1,323 (2.02%)	$1,417 (-4.71%)
4+ BR	$14.19	$1,595	$1,580 (0.95%)	$1,913 (-16.64%)

Historical Rents in Arkansas

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Top Cities Near Arkansas

There are a total of 49 cities nearby Arkansas. The average rent in Arkansas is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that North Little Rock, AR, with an average rent of $895, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arkansas is Frisco, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,908 per month.

Let's compare Arkansas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Arkansas is 21.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 39.06% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arkansas are about 71.54% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 42.91% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 49 total cities near Arkansas in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Little Rock, AR	$775	$650	$795	$895
Memphis, TN	$890	$1,132	$1,565	$1,195
Little Rock, AR	$4,125	$1,475	$1,063	$1,350
Denison, TX	N/A	$895	$1,138	$1,400
Greenville, TX	N/A	$895	$1,038	$1,650
Huntsville, AL	$995	$1,649	$1,990	$1,674
Sherman, TX	N/A	$800	$1,135	$1,700
Birmingham, AL	$1,699	$1,900	$1,025	$1,740
Nashville, TN	$1,958	$2,000	$2,339	$1,971
Anna, TX	$1,775	$1,000	$1,250	$2,090

Top Neighborhoods Near Arkansas

There are a total of 129 neighborhoods in or near Arkansas. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Greater Fondren Southwest. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 129 total neighborhoods in or near Arkansas in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Arkansas is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Arkansas's average rent, which is only $1,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arkansas, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $970 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Arkansas. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$912	$1,250	$1,250
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,042	$1,373	$1,300
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$885	$1,107	$1,300
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	$937	$981	$1,287	$1,395
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$1,050	$1,040	$1,436	$1,400
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,063	$1,500	$1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,061	$1,249	$1,437
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$929	$1,250	$1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,125	$1,480	$1,600
West University, Austin, TX	$1,148	$975	$1,800	$1,650
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,303	$1,792	$1,800
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,506	$1,710	$1,800
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,442	$1,413	$2,110	$1,823
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,173	$1,500	$1,825
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,118	$1,150	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,390	$1,579	$2,073	$1,857
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,375	$1,900	$1,895
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,461	$1,550	$1,816	$1,900
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,395	$2,262	$1,926
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,395	$1,950
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,075	$1,225	$2,000
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,465	$1,674	$2,150
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,467	$1,295	$2,200	$2,150
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,730	$1,135	$1,750	$2,175
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,020	$1,200	$1,398	$2,200
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,520	$1,640	$2,350	$2,450
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	$1,233	$1,830	$1,980	$2,563
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$2,236	$3,085	$2,600
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,740	$2,188	$3,363	$2,924
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,067	$2,552	$3,785	$3,440

Top Counties Near Arkansas

There are a total of 50 counties located by Arkansas. Some of these counties include Pulaski, AR, Shelby, TN, and East Grayson, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,117. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,127. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,950, Celina, TX is the most expensive county by Arkansas.

Typically, rent for studios in Arkansas is 47.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arkansas is 51.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arkansas is 87.54% 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	$1,000	$875	$875	$1,150
Shelby, TN	$890	$1,143	$1,640	$1,275
East Grayson, TX	$850	$895	$1,135	$1,575
Jefferson, AL	$1,699	$1,900	$975	$1,600
Princeton, TX	N/A	$1,299	$1,625	$2,000
Anna, TX	$3,388	$1,411	$1,695	$2,250
Forney, TX	N/A	$1,055	$1,575	$2,300
McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,700	$2,113	$2,500
Plano, TX	$1,505	$1,225	$2,000	$2,600
Celina, TX	N/A	$1,749	$1,700	$2,950

Top Zipcodes Near Arkansas

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Arkansas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,255. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arkansas is $1,348 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,791 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	$1,320	$1,682	$1,955
77007, Houston, TX	$1,516	$1,644	$2,354	$2,409
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,600	$1,411	$1,723	$2,300
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,349	$1,837	$2,420
78705, Austin, TX	$1,023	$1,100	$1,825	$1,650
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,175	$1,700	$1,515
77433, Northwest Harris, TX	$5,500	$1,335	$1,718	$2,400
77004, Houston, TX	$1,310	$1,300	$1,649	$2,100
75034, Frisco, TX	N/A	$1,570	$2,125	$2,950
77084, Houston, TX	$1,065	$1,220	$1,545	$1,863

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 $1,200. 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 $800 and an average price per square feet of $16.20. 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 $850 and an average price per square feet of $13.75. There are a total of 51 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 $875 and an average price per square feet of $12.31. There are a total of 131 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 -0.56%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.43%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.53%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Arkansas?

A reasonable rent price in Arkansas is around $960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.