Arkansas

Rent in Arkansas

Median Gross Rent

$947

Rent-to-Income Ratio

27.6%

Renter Share

33.6%

Median Renter Income

$39,315

Avg Household Size

2.3

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $754
1 Bedroom: $757
2 Bedrooms: $907
3 Bedrooms: $1,134
4 Bedrooms: $1,360
5+ Bedrooms: $1,237

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 50.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 28.7%
$1,500-$2,000: 8.2%
$2,000-$2,500: 1.7%
$2,500+: 1.4%
No Cash Rent: 9.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 27.1%
20-30% (moderate): 21.5%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 20.6%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 18.8%
Not Computed: 12.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $75,473
Renter Households: $39,315

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 70.5%
$1,000-$1,500: 15.2%
$1,500-$2,000: 3.5%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.6%
$2,500+: 0.9%
No Cash Rent: 9.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources