Studio Apartment Rent in Hot Springs, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hot Springs, Arkansas as of October 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,189 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | $600 |
| 2 | Pine Bluff | $615 |
| 3 | Searcy | $650 |
| 4 | Paragould | $660 |
| 5 | Greenwood | $700 |
| 6 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 7 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 8 | Fort Smith | $726 |
| 9 | Jonesboro | $737 |
| 10 | Hot Springs (this page) | $770 |
| 11 | Prairie Grove | $790 |
| 12 | Siloam Springs | $790 |
| 13 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 14 | Gentry | $840 |
| 15 | Springdale | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,280 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,070 |
| 3 | Hot Springs Village | $1,060 |
| 4 | Farmington | $1,000 |
| 5 | Bentonville | $970 |
| 6 | Bella Vista | $965 |
| 7 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 8 | Little Rock | $918 |
| 9 | Sherwood | $900 |
| 10 | North Little Rock | $898 |
| 11 | Cabot | $890 |
| 12 | Rogers | $885 |
| 13 | Benton | $885 |
| 14 | Ward | $880 |
| 15 | Fayetteville | $873 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hot Springs.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Village, AR | 11 mi | $1,060 | +$290 (+38%) |
| Benton, AR | 28 mi | $885 | +$115 (+15%) |
| Little Rock, AR | 48.9 mi | $918 | +$148 (+19%) |
| Maumelle, AR | 50.9 mi | $940 | +$170 (+22%) |
| Russellville, AR | 55.1 mi | $600 | $-170 (-22%) |
| Conway, AR | 57.6 mi | $860 | +$90 (+12%) |
| North Little Rock, AR | 58.4 mi | $898 | +$128 (+17%) |
| Sherwood, AR | 61.8 mi | $900 | +$130 (+17%) |
| Jacksonville, AR | 68.3 mi | $850 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Greenbrier, AR | 69.4 mi | $850 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Pine Bluff, AR | 73.4 mi | $615 | $-155 (-20%) |
| Cabot, AR | 74.6 mi | $890 | +$120 (+16%) |
Studio rent in Hot Springs — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hot Springs?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hot Springs, Arkansas is $770 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,189.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hot Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,800 ($2,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hot Springs expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hot Springs's studio median of $770 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hot Springs rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Hot Springs ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hot Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Russellville ($600), Pine Bluff ($615).