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Johnson

Pop. 3,656·16th most expensive in Arkansas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,338/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$627
Falling (Monthly)
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Johnson · $1,338
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,338/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$54,000/yr
Local median income
$95,844/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Johnson's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$961
2 BR
$1,265
3 BR
$1,148
Research median
$1,265/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
$16,056/yr
At $1,338/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Johnson, AR is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,656
Median income
$95,844
Median age
34.4
Renters
55.6%
Age distribution
29.6%
20.8%
27.1%
16.2%
Under 1829.6%
18–3420.8%
35–5427.1%
55–6416.2%
65+6.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
64.3%
16.2%
White64.3%
Black5.4%
Hispanic16.2%
Asian4.8%
Other9.4%
Education (25+)
21%
28.4%
46.2%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma21%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+46.2%
Housing tenure
44.4%
55.6%
Owner44.4%
Renter55.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Johnson, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,435 → $95,844
up 28.8%
Population
3,612 → 3,656
up 1.2%
Renter share
46% → 55.6%
+9.6 pts
Bachelor's+
44.3% → 46.2%
+1.9 pts
Median age
31.6 → 34.4
+2.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,435 in 2021 to $95,844 more recently. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 3,612 residents to roughly 3,656. Renters now make up 55.6% of households, compared with 46% five years ago.

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

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About renting in Johnson, AR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Johnson is $1,338/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,265/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $961/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,148/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($95,844/yr), Johnson ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Johnson an affordable city for renters?

Johnson is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,338/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($95,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Johnson falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Johnson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,338/mo in Johnson. The local median household income is $95,844/yr, meaning the typical Johnson household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Johnson?

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

How does Johnson rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Johnson is middle-of-the-pack for Arkansas for rent, ranking #16 out of 34 tracked cities at $1,338/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Johnson?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Johnson ($1,338/mo): Morrilton ($800/mo), Russellville ($1,000/mo).

What percentage of Johnson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.6% of Johnson households are renters, while 44.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Johnson has a strong rental market.

How does Johnson rent compare to the national average?

Johnson's median rent of $1,338/mo is $627 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #16 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,338/mo, rent takes ~17% of Johnson's median household income ($95,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Johnson 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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