How much does it cost to rent in Maumelle, AR?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Maumelle, AR is $1,288. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Maumelle cheaper than other Arkansas cities?

Maumelle falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #19 out of 36 cities at $1,288/mo.

When was Maumelle rent data last updated?

Maumelle rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Maumelle, AR?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Maumelle, AR at $1,090 per month, which is 15% below the $1,288 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Maumelle

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Pop. 19,373·19th most expensive in Arkansas·Maumelle rents are up 5.7% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,288/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.4%

vs US Median

-$674

Stable (Monthly)

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Maumelle · $1,288

More affordable than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Affordability

15% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,288/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

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,090/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,288 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$15,456/yr

At $1,288/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, -0.4% 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 → $1,288

up 4.1%

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 4.1% since 2023, going from about $1,237 per month to roughly $1,288 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 20.2 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Maumelle on your salary?

At $1,288/mo, how Maumelle rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $78,418/yr · Rent = 19.7% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $55,676/yr · Rent = 27.8% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $64,134/yr · Rent = 24.1% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $114,631/yr · Rent = 13.5% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $146,470/yr · Rent = 10.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $52,132/yr · Rent = 29.6% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $47,069/yr · Rent = 32.8% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $58,017/yr · Rent = 26.6% income

affordable

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Maumelle rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Maumelle, AR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Maumelle is $1,288/mo as of August 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 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Maumelle an affordable city for renters?

Maumelle is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,288/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 $1,288/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 5.7% over the past year as of August 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 36 tracked cities at $1,288/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Maumelle?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Maumelle ($1,288/mo): North Little Rock ($1,145/mo), Jacksonville ($1,154/mo), Little Rock ($1,230/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 $1,288/mo is $674 (34%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #19 out of 36 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

15%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,288/mo, rent takes ~15% of Maumelle's median household income ($103,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Maumelle 15%Benchmark 30%

State income tax3.9%

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