1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hot Springs, AR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hot Springs, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,297 and +44% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hot Springs
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hot Springs
Compare Hot Springs's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Bluff | $567 |
| 2 | Batesville | $660 |
| 3 | Russellville | $660 |
| 4 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 5 | Greenwood | $710 |
| 6 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 7 | Fort Smith | $728 |
| 8 | Searcy | $750 |
| 9 | Paragould | $770 |
| 10 | Hot Springs (this page) | $775 |
| 11 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $840 |
| 13 | Siloam Springs | $840 |
| 14 | Jonesboro | $857 |
| 15 | Conway | $860 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,390 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,160 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,080 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $1,050 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $1,045 |
| 6 | Johnson | $961 |
| 7 | Rogers | $950 |
| 8 | Fayetteville | $947 |
| 9 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 10 | Little Rock | $924 |
| 11 | Springdale | $920 |
| 12 | Sherwood | $910 |
| 13 | North Little Rock | $900 |
| 14 | Ward | $890 |
| 15 | Cabot | $890 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Hot Springs.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton, AR | 28 mi | $885 | +$110 (+14%) |
| Little Rock, AR | 48.9 mi | $924 | +$149 (+19%) |
| Maumelle, AR | 50.9 mi | $940 | +$165 (+21%) |
| Russellville, AR | 55.1 mi | $660 | $-115 (-15%) |
| Conway, AR | 57.6 mi | $860 | +$85 (+11%) |
| North Little Rock, AR | 58.4 mi | $900 | +$125 (+16%) |
| Sherwood, AR | 61.8 mi | $910 | +$135 (+17%) |
| Jacksonville, AR | 68.3 mi | $860 | +$85 (+11%) |
| Greenbrier, AR | 69.4 mi | $860 | +$85 (+11%) |
| Pine Bluff, AR | 73.4 mi | $567 | $-208 (-27%) |
| Cabot, AR | 74.6 mi | $890 | +$115 (+15%) |
| Johnson, AR | 79.5 mi | $961 | +$186 (+24%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hot Springs — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hot Springs?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hot Springs, Arkansas is $775 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,297.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hot Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,000 ($2,583/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hot Springs expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hot Springs's 1-bedroom median of $775 is +44% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hot Springs rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with 1-bedroom data, Hot Springs ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hot Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Russellville ($660), Pine Bluff ($567).