1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Prairie Grove, AR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Prairie Grove, Arkansas as of August 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $1,672 and +40% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Prairie Grove
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 Prairie Grove
Compare Prairie Grove'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 | Morrilton | $660 |
| 4 | Russellville | $660 |
| 5 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $710 |
| 7 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 8 | Fort Smith | $728 |
| 9 | Searcy | $750 |
| 10 | Paragould | $770 |
| 11 | Hot Springs | $775 |
| 12 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 13 | Prairie Grove (this page) | $840 |
| 14 | Siloam Springs | $840 |
| 15 | Jonesboro | $857 |
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 | Gentry | $920 |
| 13 | Sherwood | $910 |
| 14 | North Little Rock | $900 |
| 15 | Ward | $890 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Prairie Grove.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Prairie Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, AR | 7.9 mi | $1,080 | +$240 (+29%) |
| Fayetteville, AR | 16.2 mi | $947 | +$107 (+13%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 18.3 mi | $840 | — |
| Springdale, AR | 21.2 mi | $920 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Gentry, AR | 24.6 mi | $920 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 28.9 mi | $1,050 | +$210 (+25%) |
| Centerton, AR | 30 mi | $1,160 | +$320 (+38%) |
| Rogers, AR | 32.2 mi | $950 | +$110 (+13%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 32.3 mi | $700 | $-140 (-17%) |
| Bella Vista, AR | 37.1 mi | $1,045 | +$205 (+24%) |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 39.4 mi | $1,390 | +$550 (+65%) |
| Fort Smith, AR | 41.2 mi | $728 | $-112 (-13%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Prairie Grove — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Prairie Grove?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Prairie Grove, Arkansas is $840 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $1,672.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Prairie Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,600 ($2,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Prairie Grove expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Prairie Grove's 1-bedroom median of $840 is +40% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Prairie Grove rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 36 cities in Arkansas with 1-bedroom data, Prairie Grove ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Prairie Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Van Buren ($700), Fort Smith ($728).