Average rent in Arkansas
November 2026. Based on 112 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $909 | $525 | 81 | 36% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,348 | $679 | 12 | 20% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,687 | $835 | 16 | 16% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $2,850 | $2,000 | 3 | 14% lower |
| All sizes | $1,119 | $525 | 112 | 36% lower |
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Average rent by city in Arkansas
| City | Listings | Average rent | 1 bed avg | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 55 | $1,049 | $903 | $525 |
| Fayetteville | 56 | $1,188 | $911 | $655 |
What rent costs in Arkansas
A 1-bedroom averages $909, a 2-bedroom averages $1,348, a 3-bedroom averages $1,687 and a 4+ bedroom averages $2,850 a month. Overall, rent in Arkansas is 36% lower than the US average of $1,735.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Arkansas needs about $3,050 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Arkansas?
The average rent in Arkansas is $1,119 a month across 112 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Arkansas?
A 1-bedroom in Arkansas averages $909 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Arkansas?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,050 a month after tax.
Is rent in Arkansas higher than the US average?
Rent in Arkansas is 36% lower than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.