Rents are 4% below what North Little Rock's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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Who lives here
North Little Rock, AR is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How North Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years
Across the past five years, the going rent in North Little Rock, AR has shifted from $873 to $1,122, up 28.5% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in North Little Rock, AR now reports about $52,707, up from $45,590 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 51.9% to 55.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and North Little Rock, AR reflects that arc in its own way.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in North Little Rock is $1,122/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $898/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,043/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,388/mo.
At 26% of local median household income ($52,707/yr), North Little Rock ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.
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At $1,122/mo, rent takes ~26% of North Little Rock's median household income ($52,707/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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