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Mountain Home

Pop. 13,108·24th most expensive in Arkansas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,183/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$782
Rising (Monthly)
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Mountain Home · $1,183
More affordable than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,183/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$47,000/yr
Local median income
$41,274/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mountain Home's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$720
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$950
3 BR
$1,230
4 BR+
$1,260
Research median
$950/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
$14,196/yr
At $1,183/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mountain Home, AR is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,108
Median income
$41,274
Median age
47.1
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
17.6%
20.7%
18.4%
33%
Under 1817.6%
18–3420.7%
35–5418.4%
55–6410.3%
65+33%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
92%
White92%
Black0.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
29.3%
38.7%
23.1%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college38.7%
Bachelor's+23.1%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Mountain Home, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,058 → $41,274
up 0.5%
Population
12,722 → 13,108
up 3.0%
Renter share
42.3% → 39.1%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 23.1%
+1.7 pts
Median age
43.1 → 47.1
+4.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $41,058 to $41,274 between 2021 and 2024, a 0.5% shift. Census counts show Mountain Home, AR adding about 386 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 42.3% to 39.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Mountain Home rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Mountain Home, AR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mountain Home is $1,183/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $950/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,230/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($41,274/yr), Mountain Home ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Home an affordable city for renters?

Mountain Home is considered moderate for renters. At $1,183/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($41,274/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mountain Home slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Mountain Home?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,183/mo in Mountain Home. The local median household income is $41,274/yr, meaning the typical Mountain Home household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mountain Home?

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

How does Mountain Home rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Mountain Home is one of the more affordable cities in Arkansas for rent, ranking #24 out of 34 tracked cities at $1,183/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mountain Home?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mountain Home ($1,183/mo): Batesville ($864/mo), Rogersville ($1,125/mo).

What percentage of Mountain Home residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of Mountain Home households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. Mountain Home leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mountain Home rent compare to the national average?

Mountain Home's median rent of $1,183/mo is $782 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #24 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,183/mo, rent takes ~34% of Mountain Home's median household income ($41,274/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mountain Home 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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