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Pine Bluff

Pop. 39,743·34th most expensive in Arkansas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$919/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.7%
vs US Median
-$1,043
Rising (Monthly)
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Pine Bluff · $919
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $919/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$37,000/yr
Local median income
$42,718/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pine Bluff's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$615
1 BR
$567
2 BR
$830
3 BR
$999
4 BR+
$1,019
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$830/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $919 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
$11,028/yr
At $919/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, +7.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pine Bluff, AR is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,743
Median income
$42,718
Median age
37.5
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
22.3%
24.6%
23.7%
12.7%
16.7%
Under 1822.3%
18–3424.6%
35–5423.7%
55–6412.7%
65+16.7%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
16.9%
76.5%
White16.9%
Black76.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian0.6%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
13.5%
41.3%
25.1%
20.2%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma41.3%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pine Bluff, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,940 → $42,718
up 15.6%
Population
41,964 → 39,743
down 5.3%
Renter share
46% → 48.4%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.3% → 20.2%
-1.1 pts
Median age
36.6 → 37.5
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $36,940 in 2021 to $42,718 more recently. Census counts show Pine Bluff, AR losing about 2,221 residents over the five-year window, down 5.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 46% to 48.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Pine Bluff rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Pine Bluff, AR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pine Bluff is $919/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $615/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $830/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $567/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $999/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($42,718/yr), Pine Bluff ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Bluff an affordable city for renters?

Pine Bluff is considered affordable for renters. At $919/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($42,718/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pine Bluff falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pine Bluff?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $919/mo in Pine Bluff. The local median household income is $42,718/yr, meaning the typical Pine Bluff household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pine Bluff?

Rent in Pine Bluff has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Pine Bluff rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Pine Bluff is one of the more affordable cities in Arkansas for rent, ranking #34 out of 36 tracked cities at $919/mo.

What percentage of Pine Bluff residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.4% of Pine Bluff households are renters, while 51.6% are owner-occupied. Pine Bluff leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pine Bluff rent compare to the national average?

Pine Bluff's median rent of $919/mo is $1,043 (53%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #34 out of 36 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $919/mo, rent takes ~26% of Pine Bluff's median household income ($42,718/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pine Bluff 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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