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Greenbrier

Pop. 6,018·13th most expensive in Arkansas·Rental market data updated monthly for Greenbrier, AR
Median rent (all units)
$1,447/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.6%
vs US Median
-$515
Rising (Monthly)
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Greenbrier · $1,447
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,447/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$990/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,447 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
$17,364/yr
At $1,447/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, +10.6% MoM), not inventory.
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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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By apartment size

Greenbrier rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Greenbrier, AR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Greenbrier is $1,447/mo as of August 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 30% of local median household income ($57,214/yr), Greenbrier ranks as moderate 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 moderate for renters. At $1,447/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($57,214/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greenbrier slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,447/mo in Greenbrier. The local median household income is $57,214/yr, meaning the typical Greenbrier household falls short of 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 August 2026.

How does Greenbrier rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Greenbrier is middle-of-the-pack for Arkansas for rent, ranking #13 out of 36 tracked cities at $1,447/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Greenbrier?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Greenbrier ($1,447/mo): Morrilton ($888/mo), Jacksonville ($1,154/mo), Maumelle ($1,288/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 $1,447/mo is $515 (26%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #13 out of 36 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,447/mo, rent takes ~30% of Greenbrier's median household income ($57,214/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.9%
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