Average Rent in Arkansas

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Current Versus Historical Arkansas Rents

Arkansas rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $1,650 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 July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $155 (-11.44%) year-over-year from $1,355 to $1,200. 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 $951 (-51.24%) year-over-year from $1,856 to $905. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $55 (4.25%) year-over-year from $1,295 to $1,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (8.79%) year-over-year from $1,517 to $1,650. 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 up by 33.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$17.85	$1,200	$1,355 (-11.44%)	$1,355 (-11.44%)
1 BR	$14.50	$695	$1,475 (-52.88%)	$1,470 (-52.72%)
2 BR	$12.25	$905	$1,856 (-51.24%)	$1,405 (-35.59%)
3 BR	$12.75	$1,350	$1,295 (4.25%)	$1,465 (-7.85%)
4+ BR	$13.05	$1,650	$1,517 (8.79%)	$1,982 (-16.75%)

Historical Rents in Arkansas

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Top Cities Near Arkansas

There are a total of 48 cities nearby Arkansas. The average rent in Arkansas is currently $2,095 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that North Little Rock, AR, with an average rent of $823, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arkansas is Frisco, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,250 per month.

Let's compare Arkansas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Arkansas is 13.98% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 72.01% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arkansas are about 65.69% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 57.41% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 48 total cities near Arkansas in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Little Rock, AR	N/A	$625	$763	$823
Huntsville, AL	$949	$895	$895	$995
Little Rock, AR	$1,113	$850	$995	$1,200
Memphis, TN	$890	$995	$1,203	$1,250
Denison, TX	N/A	$775	$1,250	$1,450
Sherman, TX	N/A	$950	$1,198	$1,700
Greenville, TX	N/A	$895	$1,100	$1,750
Nashville, TN	$1,083	$1,163	$1,488	$1,799
Princeton, TX	N/A	$700	$1,675	$1,998
Anna, TX	N/A	$2,100	$1,350	$2,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Arkansas

There are a total of 110 neighborhoods in or near Arkansas. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Astrodome, and West University. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 110 total neighborhoods in or near Arkansas in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Arkansas is currently around $2,000 per month. 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, Humble has the most affordable average rent at $1,199 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 average rent per month, Creekside Park 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	$799	$1,143	$1,399	$1,337
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$850	$1,150	$1,475	$1,400
West University, Austin, TX	$990	$1,150	$1,750	$1,495
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$913	$1,348	$1,513
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,019	$1,200	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$730	$1,350	$1,480	$1,600
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$1,085	$1,350	$1,600
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$887	$1,300	$1,600
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,598	$1,625
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,275	$2,200	$1,690
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,364	$1,734	$1,745
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,602	$1,600	$1,815
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,500	$1,500	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,467	$2,000	$1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,135	$1,737	$2,307	$1,938
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,200	$1,250	$1,950
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,239	$2,018	$1,950
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,360	$1,500	$1,980
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,450	$988	$1,125	$2,000
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$2,300	$1,909	$2,458	$2,124
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,650	$2,150
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$995	$1,100	$1,613	$2,185
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,075	$1,450	$1,425	$2,250
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,416	$1,613	$2,385
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,375	$2,000	$2,498
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,559	$1,764	$2,423	$2,600
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,050	$1,875	$2,925	$2,700
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	$1,955	$2,680	$2,975
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,831	$2,100	$3,433	$3,200
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,210	$2,610	$3,933	$3,242

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 4 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 $950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,197, The Colony, TX is the most expensive county by Arkansas.

Typically, rent for studios in Arkansas is 6.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arkansas is 87.37% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arkansas is 82.15% 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	$710	$875	$1,075
Jefferson, AL	N/A	$1,375	$895	$1,095
Shelby, TN	$890	$995	$1,110	$1,238
East Grayson, TX	$850	$945	$1,200	$1,625
Princeton, TX	N/A	$1,013	$1,690	$2,030
Anna, TX	$5,000	$1,615	$2,110	$2,295
Forney, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,900	$2,395
Plano, TX	$1,325	$1,489	$1,950	$2,600
McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,555	$2,200	$2,700
Celina, TX	N/A	$1,118	$1,400	$3,099

Top Zipcodes Near Arkansas

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Arkansas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $985. That's at least $21 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arkansas is $1,370 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,803 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	$2,400	$1,272	$1,744	$2,000
77007, Houston, TX	$1,564	$1,739	$2,415	$2,560
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	N/A	$1,395	$1,795	$2,300
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,350	$1,806	$2,700
78705, Austin, TX	$995	$1,150	$1,700	$1,400
77057, Houston, TX	$799	$1,201	$1,600	$1,400
77433, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,499	$1,471	$1,850	$2,650
77004, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,367	$1,735	$2,250
75034, Frisco, TX	N/A	$1,580	$2,445	$3,320
77084, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,415	$1,645	$1,915

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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $17.85. There are a total of 8 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 $695 and an average price per square feet of $14.50. There are a total of 50 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 $905 and an average price per square feet of $12.25. There are a total of 102 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 -0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.53%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.51%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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.