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Batesville

Pop. 11,445·33rd most expensive in Arkansas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$864/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$1,101
Falling (Monthly)
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Batesville · $864
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $864/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$35,000/yr
Local median income
$51,856/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Batesville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$650
1 BR
$660
2 BR
$860
3 BR
$1,140
4 BR+
$1,140
Research median
$860/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,368/yr
At $864/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Batesville, AR is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,445
Median income
$51,856
Median age
33.9
Renters
48.5%
Age distribution
25.7%
25.5%
23%
15.7%
Under 1825.7%
18–3425.5%
35–5423%
55–6410.1%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
67.1%
23.2%
White67.1%
Black2.9%
Hispanic23.2%
Asian1.6%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
12.6%
34.1%
31.5%
21.8%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma34.1%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+21.8%
Housing tenure
51.5%
48.5%
Owner51.5%
Renter48.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Batesville, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,763 → $51,856
up 4.2%
Population
11,117 → 11,445
up 3.0%
Renter share
43.3% → 48.5%
+5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
22% → 21.8%
-0.2 pts
Median age
37.3 → 33.9
-3.4 yrs

Median household income climbed from $49,763 to $51,856 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% shift. Census counts show Batesville, AR adding about 328 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 43.3% to 48.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Batesville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Batesville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Batesville, AR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Batesville is $864/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $860/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $660/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,140/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($51,856/yr), Batesville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Batesville an affordable city for renters?

Batesville is considered very affordable for renters. At $864/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($51,856/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Batesville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Batesville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $864/mo in Batesville. The local median household income is $51,856/yr, meaning the typical Batesville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Batesville?

Rent in Batesville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Batesville rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Batesville is one of the more affordable cities in Arkansas for rent, ranking #33 out of 34 tracked cities at $864/mo.

What percentage of Batesville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.5% of Batesville households are renters, while 51.5% are owner-occupied. Batesville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Batesville rent compare to the national average?

Batesville's median rent of $864/mo is $1,101 (56%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #33 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $864/mo, rent takes ~20% of Batesville's median household income ($51,856/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.9%
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