Studio Apartment Rent in Paragould, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Paragould, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,094 and +49% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Paragould
Compare Paragould's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | $600 |
| 2 | Pine Bluff | $615 |
| 3 | Batesville | $650 |
| 4 | Searcy | $650 |
| 5 | Paragould (this page) | $660 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $700 |
| 7 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 8 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | $726 |
| 10 | Jonesboro | $737 |
| 11 | Hot Springs | $770 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $790 |
| 13 | Siloam Springs | $790 |
| 14 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 15 | Springdale | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,280 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,070 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,000 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $970 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $965 |
| 6 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 7 | Little Rock | $918 |
| 8 | Sherwood | $900 |
| 9 | North Little Rock | $898 |
| 10 | Cabot | $890 |
| 11 | Rogers | $885 |
| 12 | Benton | $885 |
| 13 | Ward | $880 |
| 14 | Fayetteville | $873 |
| 15 | Barling | $870 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Paragould.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Paragould |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | 20.2 mi | $737 | +$77 (+12%) |
| Millington, TN | 63.9 mi | $1,120 | +$460 (+70%) |
| Covington, TN | 70.9 mi | $930 | +$270 (+41%) |
| Bartlett, TN | 76 mi | $1,475 | +$815 (+123%) |
| Memphis, TN | 77.4 mi | $1,147 | +$487 (+74%) |
| Dyersburg, TN | 78.4 mi | $720 | +$60 (+9%) |
| Lakeland, TN | 78.5 mi | $1,550 | +$890 (+135%) |
| Batesville, AR | 80.9 mi | $650 | $-10 (-2%) |
| Cordova, TN | 81 mi | $1,420 | +$760 (+115%) |
| Horn Lake, MS | 84.2 mi | $1,170 | +$510 (+77%) |
| Germantown, TN | 84.6 mi | $1,570 | +$910 (+138%) |
| Southaven, MS | 87.5 mi | $1,425 | +$765 (+116%) |
Studio rent in Paragould — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Paragould?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Paragould, Arkansas is $660 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,094.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Paragould?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,400 ($2,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Paragould expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Paragould's studio median of $660 is +49% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Paragould rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 33 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Paragould ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Paragould?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Batesville ($650).