Average Rent in Arkansas

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Current Versus Historical Arkansas Rents

Arkansas rentals average $650 for a studio rental to $1,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,195, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $593 (-43.73%) year-over-year from $1,355 to $763. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $185 (-12.50%) year-over-year from $1,480 to $1,295. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $931 (-50.16%) year-over-year from $1,856 to $925. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $28 (2.14%) year-over-year from $1,322 to $1,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $62 (4.02%) year-over-year from $1,533 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 34.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.10% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$15.00	$763	$1,355 (-43.73%)	$1,355 (-43.73%)
1 BR	$16.50	$1,295	$1,480 (-12.50%)	$1,470 (-11.90%)
2 BR	$12.40	$925	$1,856 (-50.16%)	$1,437 (-35.61%)
3 BR	$13.06	$1,350	$1,322 (2.14%)	$1,471 (-8.25%)
4+ BR	$14.26	$1,595	$1,533 (4.02%)	$1,933 (-17.50%)

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 $2,100 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Arkansas is Frisco, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,153 per month.

Let's compare Arkansas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Arkansas is 66.92% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.85% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Arkansas are about 77.78% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.00% 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
Little Rock, AR	$650	$1,692	$1,050	$1,300
Denison, TX	N/A	$800	$1,250	$1,450
Memphis, TN	$1,075	$1,728	$1,842	$1,470
Huntsville, AL	N/A	$1,674	$1,902	$1,674
Greenville, TX	N/A	$868	$1,100	$1,750
Sherman, TX	N/A	$945	$1,250	$1,750
Princeton, TX	N/A	$850	N/A	$1,995
Anna, TX	$2,500	$2,100	$1,775	$2,150
Nashville, TN	$1,829	$2,033	$2,339	$2,153
McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,963	$2,285	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Arkansas

There are a total of 133 neighborhoods in or near Arkansas. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 133 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 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Arkansas's average rent, which is only $1,195. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Arkansas, Lorrence Creek has the most affordable average rent at $810 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
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$796	$1,200	$1,100
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$848	$1,136	$1,200
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$847	$1,034	$1,375	$1,250
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	$937	$1,004	$1,250	$1,360
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,175	$1,495	$1,400
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$920	$1,224	$1,400
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$1,050	$1,002	$1,439	$1,410
West University, Austin, TX	$1,150	$1,200	$1,750	$1,425
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,300	$1,480	$1,580
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,015	$1,004	$1,200	$1,599
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,034	$1,500	$1,657
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,331	$1,694	$1,734
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,408	$1,425	$2,035	$1,799
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$955	$1,190	$1,800
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,295	$1,478	$2,089	$1,812
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,100	$1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,138	$1,350	$1,850
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,310	$2,200	$1,855
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,620	$1,075	$1,225	$1,888
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,707	$1,815	$2,753	$1,904
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,397	$1,600	$2,100	$1,950
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,100	$1,625	$2,000
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,200	$1,350	$2,000
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$973	$1,200	$2,109
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,291	$2,129	$2,123
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,025	$1,425	$2,300
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$969	$1,689	$2,365	$2,300
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	$1,233	$1,780	$2,319	$2,800
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,054	$2,775	$3,810	$3,268
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,808	$2,360	$3,662	$3,590

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 $2,193. 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 $1,047. 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 95.54% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Arkansas is 58.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Arkansas is 90.97% 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	$650	$950	$925	$1,195
Shelby, TN	$1,075	$1,765	$1,842	$1,550
East Grayson, TX	$825	$899	$1,250	$1,625
Princeton, TX	$2,000	$850	$1,688	$2,050
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,267	$1,400	$2,120	$2,195
Anna, TX	$2,500	$1,923	$2,047	$2,300
Forney, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,900	$2,350
Plano, TX	$1,342	$1,464	$1,970	$2,550
McKinney, TX	$1,275	$1,695	$2,275	$2,667
Celina, TX	N/A	$1,799	$1,615	$2,999

Top Zipcodes Near Arkansas

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Arkansas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,229. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,045 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,295 per month is 75034, Frisco, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,230. That's at least $25 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Arkansas is $1,373 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,797 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	$1,282	$1,779	$1,980
77007, Houston, TX	$999	$1,689	$2,342	$2,279
78705, Austin, TX	$1,150	$1,200	$1,775	$1,450
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	N/A	$1,410	$1,795	$2,300
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$1,224	$1,449	$1,827	$2,500
78701, Austin, TX	$2,054	$2,758	$3,837	$3,268
77084, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,209	$1,484	$1,800
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,200	$1,650	$1,500
77433, Northwest Harris, TX	$5,500	$1,485	$1,850	$2,599
77004, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,329	$1,800	$1,950

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 $1,195. 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 $650 and an average price per square feet of $15.00. There are a total of 3 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 $888 and an average price per square feet of $16.50. There are a total of 64 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 $900 and an average price per square feet of $12.40. There are a total of 113 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 -0.44%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.50%, 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 $956/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.