1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Paragould, AR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Paragould, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,094 and +45% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Paragould
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Paragould
Compare Paragould's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Bluff | $567 |
| 2 | Batesville | $660 |
| 3 | Russellville | $660 |
| 4 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 5 | Greenwood | $710 |
| 6 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 7 | Fort Smith | $728 |
| 8 | Searcy | $750 |
| 9 | Paragould (this page) | $770 |
| 10 | Hot Springs | $775 |
| 11 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $840 |
| 13 | Siloam Springs | $840 |
| 14 | Jonesboro | $857 |
| 15 | Conway | $860 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,390 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,160 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,080 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $1,050 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $1,045 |
| 6 | Johnson | $961 |
| 7 | Rogers | $950 |
| 8 | Fayetteville | $947 |
| 9 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 10 | Little Rock | $924 |
| 11 | Springdale | $920 |
| 12 | Sherwood | $910 |
| 13 | North Little Rock | $900 |
| 14 | Ward | $890 |
| 15 | Cabot | $890 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Paragould.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Paragould |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | 20.2 mi | $857 | +$87 (+11%) |
| Millington, TN | 63.9 mi | $1,220 | +$450 (+58%) |
| Covington, TN | 70.9 mi | $1,040 | +$270 (+35%) |
| Bartlett, TN | 76 mi | $1,615 | +$845 (+110%) |
| Memphis, TN | 77.4 mi | $1,258 | +$488 (+63%) |
| Dyersburg, TN | 78.4 mi | $740 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Lakeland, TN | 78.5 mi | $1,690 | +$920 (+119%) |
| Arlington, TN | 80 mi | $2,048 | +$1,278 (+166%) |
| Batesville, AR | 80.9 mi | $660 | $-110 (-14%) |
| Cordova, TN | 81 mi | $1,550 | +$780 (+101%) |
| Horn Lake, MS | 84.2 mi | $1,270 | +$500 (+65%) |
| Germantown, TN | 84.6 mi | $1,720 | +$950 (+123%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Paragould — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Paragould?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Paragould, Arkansas is $770 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,094.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Paragould?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,800 ($2,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Paragould expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Paragould's 1-bedroom median of $770 is +45% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Paragould rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with 1-bedroom data, Paragould ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Paragould?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Dyersburg ($740), Batesville ($660).