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Cabot

Pop. 26,960·12th most expensive in Arkansas·Rental market data updated monthly for Cabot, AR
Median rent (all units)
$1,432/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$533
Rising (Monthly)
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Cabot · $1,432
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
60/100
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Rents are 5% below what Cabot's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,432/mo
Expected by trend
$1,507/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,370
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,030/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,184/yr
At $1,432/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% 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 → $1,432
up 20.2%
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 $241 per month, settling near $1,432 after starting the period at $1,191. Census figures show median household income at $75,000 today, compared with $62,654 five years earlier. 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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Cabot rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Cabot, AR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Cabot is $1,432/mo as of July 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 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabot an affordable city for renters?

Cabot is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,432/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 $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,432/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 been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 2026.

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 34 tracked cities at $1,432/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cabot?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cabot ($1,432/mo): Jacksonville ($1,093/mo), North Little Rock ($1,122/mo), Austin ($1,123/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.

How does Cabot rent compare to the national average?

Cabot's median rent of $1,432/mo is $533 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #12 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,432/mo, rent takes ~23% of Cabot's median household income ($75,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cabot 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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