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Gentry

Pop. 4,240·2nd most expensive in Arkansas·Rental market data updated monthly for Gentry, AR
Median rent (all units)
$1,776/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$189
Rising (Monthly)
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Gentry · $1,776
More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,776/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$71,000/yr
Local median income
$69,779/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Gentry's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$840
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,780
Research median
$1,100/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$21,312/yr
At $1,776/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Gentry, AR is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,240
Median income
$69,779
Median age
33.7
Renters
36.7%
Age distribution
26.1%
25.6%
22.4%
16.2%
Under 1826.1%
18–3425.6%
35–5422.4%
55–649.7%
65+16.2%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
66.3%
13.1%
18.1%
White66.3%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian2.5%
Other18.1%
Education (25+)
37.6%
30%
22.1%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma37.6%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
63.3%
36.7%
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Gentry, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,750 → $69,779
up 34.8%
Population
3,816 → 4,240
up 11.1%
Renter share
38.9% → 36.7%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
14.7% → 22.1%
+7.4 pts
Median age
39.4 → 33.7
-5.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Gentry, AR now reports about $69,779, up from $51,750 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 3,816 to 4,240 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.1% change. About 36.7% of households rent today, against 38.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14.7% to 22.1%.

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

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About renting in Gentry, AR

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Gentry is $1,776/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,100/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $920/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,540/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($69,779/yr), Gentry ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentry an affordable city for renters?

Gentry is considered moderate for renters. At $1,776/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($69,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gentry slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Gentry?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,776/mo in Gentry. The local median household income is $69,779/yr, meaning the typical Gentry household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gentry?

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

How does Gentry rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Gentry is one of the pricier cities in Arkansas for rent, ranking #2 out of 34 tracked cities at $1,776/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Gentry?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Gentry ($1,776/mo): Siloam Springs ($1,365/mo), Centerton ($1,585/mo), Farmington ($1,623/mo).

What percentage of Gentry residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.7% of Gentry households are renters, while 63.3% are owner-occupied. Gentry leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Gentry rent compare to the national average?

Gentry's median rent of $1,776/mo is $189 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #2 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,776/mo, rent takes ~31% of Gentry's median household income ($69,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Gentry 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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