Studio Apartment Rent in Little Rock, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Little Rock, Arkansas as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,184 and +29% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 | $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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Little Rock.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Little Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maumelle, AR | 9.1 mi | $940 | +$22 (+2%) |
| North Little Rock, AR | 9.6 mi | $898 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Sherwood, AR | 14.7 mi | $900 | $-18 (-2%) |
| Jacksonville, AR | 20.2 mi | $850 | $-68 (-7%) |
| Benton, AR | 21.8 mi | $885 | $-33 (-4%) |
| Conway, AR | 22.9 mi | $860 | $-58 (-6%) |
| Cabot, AR | 26.5 mi | $890 | $-28 (-3%) |
| Greenbrier, AR | 35.5 mi | $850 | $-68 (-7%) |
| Ward, AR | 41.3 mi | $880 | $-38 (-4%) |
| Pine Bluff, AR | 43.1 mi | $615 | $-303 (-33%) |
| Hot Springs Village, AR | 43.8 mi | $1,060 | +$142 (+15%) |
| Hot Springs, AR | 48.9 mi | $770 | $-148 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Little Rock — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Little Rock?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Little Rock, Arkansas is $918 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,184.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Little Rock?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,720 ($3,060/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Little Rock expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Little Rock's studio median of $918 is +29% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Little Rock rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Little Rock ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Little Rock?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include North Little Rock ($898), Sherwood ($900), Jacksonville ($850).