Studio Apartment Rent in Batesville, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Batesville, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $864 and +50% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Batesville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Batesville
Compare Batesville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | $600 |
| 2 | Pine Bluff | $615 |
| 3 | Batesville (this page) | $650 |
| 4 | Searcy | $650 |
| 5 | Paragould | $660 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $700 |
| 7 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 8 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | $726 |
| 10 | Jonesboro | $737 |
| 11 | Hot Springs | $770 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $790 |
| 13 | Siloam Springs | $790 |
| 14 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 15 | Springdale | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,280 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,070 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,000 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $970 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $965 |
| 6 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 7 | Little Rock | $918 |
| 8 | Sherwood | $900 |
| 9 | North Little Rock | $898 |
| 10 | Cabot | $890 |
| 11 | Rogers | $885 |
| 12 | Benton | $885 |
| 13 | Ward | $880 |
| 14 | Fayetteville | $873 |
| 15 | Barling | $870 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Batesville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Batesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy, AR | 38.9 mi | $650 | — |
| Ward, AR | 55.9 mi | $880 | +$230 (+35%) |
| Greenbrier, AR | 62.4 mi | $850 | +$200 (+31%) |
| Mountain Home, AR | 63.2 mi | $720 | +$70 (+11%) |
| Cabot, AR | 63.7 mi | $890 | +$240 (+37%) |
| Jonesboro, AR | 66.1 mi | $737 | +$87 (+13%) |
| Jacksonville, AR | 69.1 mi | $850 | +$200 (+31%) |
| Conway, AR | 73.4 mi | $860 | +$210 (+32%) |
| Sherwood, AR | 73.5 mi | $900 | +$250 (+38%) |
| North Little Rock, AR | 80 mi | $898 | +$248 (+38%) |
| Paragould, AR | 80.9 mi | $660 | +$10 (+2%) |
| Maumelle, AR | 82.3 mi | $940 | +$290 (+45%) |
Studio rent in Batesville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Batesville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Batesville, Arkansas is $650 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $864.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Batesville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,000 ($2,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Batesville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Batesville's studio median of $650 is +50% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Batesville rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 33 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Batesville ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Batesville?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Batesville.