1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Little Rock, AR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Little Rock, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,220 and +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Little Rock
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 Little Rock
Compare Little Rock'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 | $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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Little Rock.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Little Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maumelle, AR | 9.1 mi | $940 | +$16 (+2%) |
| North Little Rock, AR | 9.6 mi | $900 | $-24 (-3%) |
| Sherwood, AR | 14.7 mi | $910 | $-14 (-2%) |
| Jacksonville, AR | 20.2 mi | $860 | $-64 (-7%) |
| Benton, AR | 21.8 mi | $885 | $-39 (-4%) |
| Conway, AR | 22.9 mi | $860 | $-64 (-7%) |
| Cabot, AR | 26.5 mi | $890 | $-34 (-4%) |
| Greenbrier, AR | 35.5 mi | $860 | $-64 (-7%) |
| Ward, AR | 41.3 mi | $890 | $-34 (-4%) |
| Pine Bluff, AR | 43.1 mi | $567 | $-357 (-39%) |
| Hot Springs, AR | 48.9 mi | $775 | $-149 (-16%) |
| Searcy, AR | 55.7 mi | $750 | $-174 (-19%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Little Rock — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Little Rock?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Little Rock, Arkansas is $924 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,220.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Little Rock?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,960 ($3,080/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Little Rock expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Little Rock's 1-bedroom median of $924 is +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Little Rock rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with 1-bedroom data, Little Rock ranks #25 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Little Rock?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include North Little Rock ($900), Sherwood ($910), Jacksonville ($860).