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Maumelle

Pop. 19,373·19th most expensive in Arkansas·Maumelle rents are up 5.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,293/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$672
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Maumelle · $1,293
More affordable than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
15% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,293/mo, rent takes about 15% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$52,000/yr
Local median income
$103,333/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Maumelle's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,090/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
$15,516/yr
At $1,293/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Maumelle, AR is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,373
Median income
$103,333
Median age
39.5
Renters
23.6%
Age distribution
24.1%
20.2%
27.4%
16.6%
Under 1824.1%
18–3420.2%
35–5427.4%
55–6411.6%
65+16.6%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
69.6%
20%
White69.6%
Black20%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian3.5%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
15.5%
30.6%
50.3%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma15.5%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+50.3%
Housing tenure
76.4%
23.6%
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Maumelle, AR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,237 → $1,293
up 4.5%
Income
$83,104 → $103,333
up 24.3%
Population
19,070 → 19,373
up 1.6%
Renter share
22.2% → 23.6%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
43.4% → 50.3%
+6.9 pts

Rent in Maumelle, AR has climbed 4.5% since 2023, going from about $1,237 per month to roughly $1,293 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,104 in 2021 to $103,333 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 19.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,070 to 19,373 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.4% to 50.3%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Maumelle, AR market of 2023.

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Maumelle rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Maumelle is $1,293/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,450/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($103,333/yr), Maumelle ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Maumelle an affordable city for renters?

Maumelle is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,293/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($103,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Maumelle falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Maumelle?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,293/mo in Maumelle. The local median household income is $103,333/yr, meaning the typical Maumelle household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Maumelle?

Rent in Maumelle has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Maumelle rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Maumelle is middle-of-the-pack for Arkansas for rent, ranking #19 out of 34 tracked cities at $1,293/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Maumelle?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Maumelle ($1,293/mo): Jacksonville ($1,093/mo), North Little Rock ($1,122/mo), Little Rock ($1,220/mo).

What percentage of Maumelle residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.6% of Maumelle households are renters, while 76.4% are owner-occupied. Maumelle leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Maumelle rent compare to the national average?

Maumelle's median rent of $1,293/mo is $672 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #19 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,293/mo, rent takes ~15% of Maumelle's median household income ($103,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.9%
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