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Greenbrier

Pop. 6,018·17th most expensive in Arkansas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,308/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$657
Rising (Monthly)
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Greenbrier · $1,308
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,308/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$52,000/yr
Local median income
$57,214/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Greenbrier's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$850
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$990/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
$15,696/yr
At $1,308/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Greenbrier, AR is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,018
Median income
$57,214
Median age
32.4
Renters
32.2%
Age distribution
27%
28.3%
23.8%
12.8%
Under 1827%
18–3428.3%
35–5423.8%
55–648.1%
65+12.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
93.4%
White93.4%
Black2.4%
Hispanic3.6%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
37.5%
35.4%
20.6%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma37.5%
Some college35.4%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
67.8%
32.2%
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Greenbrier, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,239 → $57,214
up 7.5%
Population
5,683 → 6,018
up 5.9%
Renter share
27% → 32.2%
+5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.4% → 20.6%
+1.2 pts
Median age
31.8 → 32.4
+0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $53,239 to $57,214 across the same window, up 7.5% versus 2021. Census counts show Greenbrier, AR adding about 335 residents over the five-year window, up 5.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 27% to 32.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Greenbrier rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Greenbrier, AR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Greenbrier is $1,308/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $860/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($57,214/yr), Greenbrier ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Greenbrier an affordable city for renters?

Greenbrier is considered affordable for renters. At $1,308/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($57,214/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greenbrier falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Greenbrier?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,308/mo in Greenbrier. The local median household income is $57,214/yr, meaning the typical Greenbrier household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Greenbrier?

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

How does Greenbrier rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Greenbrier is middle-of-the-pack for Arkansas for rent, ranking #17 out of 34 tracked cities at $1,308/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Greenbrier?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Greenbrier ($1,308/mo): Morrilton ($800/mo), Jacksonville ($1,093/mo), Maumelle ($1,293/mo).

What percentage of Greenbrier residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.2% of Greenbrier households are renters, while 67.8% are owner-occupied. Greenbrier leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Greenbrier rent compare to the national average?

Greenbrier's median rent of $1,308/mo is $657 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #17 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,308/mo, rent takes ~27% of Greenbrier's median household income ($57,214/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Greenbrier 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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