How much does it cost to rent in Cabot, AR?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Cabot, AR is $1,464. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Cabot cheaper than other Arkansas cities?

Cabot is one of the pricier cities in Arkansas, ranking #12 out of 36 cities tracked at $1,464/mo.

When was Cabot rent data last updated?

Cabot rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Cabot, AR?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Cabot, AR at $1,030 per month, which is 30% below the $1,464 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Cabot

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Pop. 26,960·12th most expensive in Arkansas·Rental market data updated monthly for Cabot, AR

Median rent (all units)

$1,464/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.2%

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

-$498

Rising (Monthly)

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Cabot · $1,464

More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

57/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Cabot's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,464/mo

Expected by trend

$1,513/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Cabot's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$890

1 BR

$890

2 BR

$1,030

3 BR

$1,370

4 BR+

$1,630

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,030/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,464 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$17,568/yr

At $1,464/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 2.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Cabot, AR is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,960

Median income

$75,000

Median age

34.3

Renters

31.2%

Age distribution

28.2%

22.6%

25.3%

13.7%

Under 1828.2%

18–3422.6%

35–5425.3%

55–6410.2%

65+13.7%

Gender

48%

52%

Male48%

Female52%

Race & ethnicity

86.3%

White86.3%

Black3.1%

Hispanic5.4%

Asian1.4%

Other3.7%

Education (25+)

31.8%

36.9%

25.9%

No HS diploma5.4%

HS diploma31.8%

Some college36.9%

Bachelor's+25.9%

Housing tenure

68.8%

31.2%

Owner68.8%

Renter31.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Cabot, AR has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,191 → $1,464

up 22.9%

Income

$62,654 → $75,000

up 19.7%

Population

26,411 → 26,960

up 2.1%

Renter share

33.7% → 31.2%

-2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

25.8% → 25.9%

+0.1 pts

Median age

35.8 → 34.3

-1.5 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Cabot, AR has climbed by $273 per month, settling near $1,464 after starting the period at $1,191. Census figures show median household income at $75,000 today, compared with $62,654 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,411 to 26,960 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 33.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Cabot on your salary?

At $1,464/mo, how Cabot rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $78,418/yr · Rent = 22.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $55,676/yr · Rent = 31.6% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $64,134/yr · Rent = 27.4% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $114,631/yr · Rent = 15.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $146,470/yr · Rent = 12% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $52,132/yr · Rent = 33.7% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $47,069/yr · Rent = 37.3% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $58,017/yr · Rent = 30.3% income

stretched

By apartment size

Cabot rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Cabot, AR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Cabot is $1,464/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,030/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,370/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($75,000/yr), Cabot ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabot an affordable city for renters?

Cabot is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,464/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($75,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cabot falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Cabot?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,464/mo in Cabot. The local median household income is $75,000/yr, meaning the typical Cabot household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cabot?

Rent in Cabot has increased 2.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Cabot rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Cabot is one of the pricier cities in Arkansas for rent, ranking #12 out of 36 tracked cities at $1,464/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cabot?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cabot ($1,464/mo): Austin ($1,123/mo), Ward ($1,131/mo), North Little Rock ($1,145/mo).

What percentage of Cabot residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of Cabot households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. Cabot leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.