Studio Apartment Rent in Prairie Grove, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Prairie Grove, Arkansas as of October 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $1,498 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | $600 |
| 2 | Pine Bluff | $615 |
| 3 | Searcy | $650 |
| 4 | Paragould | $660 |
| 5 | Greenwood | $700 |
| 6 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 7 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 8 | Fort Smith | $726 |
| 9 | Jonesboro | $737 |
| 10 | Hot Springs | $770 |
| 11 | Prairie Grove (this page) | $790 |
| 12 | Siloam Springs | $790 |
| 13 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 14 | Gentry | $840 |
| 15 | Springdale | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,280 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,070 |
| 3 | Hot Springs Village | $1,060 |
| 4 | Farmington | $1,000 |
| 5 | Bentonville | $970 |
| 6 | Bella Vista | $965 |
| 7 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 8 | Little Rock | $918 |
| 9 | Sherwood | $900 |
| 10 | North Little Rock | $898 |
| 11 | Cabot | $890 |
| 12 | Rogers | $885 |
| 13 | Benton | $885 |
| 14 | Ward | $880 |
| 15 | Fayetteville | $873 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Prairie Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Prairie Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, AR | 7.9 mi | $1,000 | +$210 (+27%) |
| Fayetteville, AR | 16.2 mi | $873 | +$83 (+11%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 18.3 mi | $790 | — |
| Springdale, AR | 21.2 mi | $845 | +$55 (+7%) |
| Gentry, AR | 24.6 mi | $840 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 28.9 mi | $970 | +$180 (+23%) |
| Centerton, AR | 30 mi | $1,070 | +$280 (+35%) |
| Rogers, AR | 32.2 mi | $885 | +$95 (+12%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 32.3 mi | $700 | $-90 (-11%) |
| Bella Vista, AR | 37.1 mi | $965 | +$175 (+22%) |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 39.4 mi | $1,280 | +$490 (+62%) |
| Fort Smith, AR | 41.2 mi | $726 | $-64 (-8%) |
Studio rent in Prairie Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Prairie Grove?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Prairie Grove, Arkansas is $790 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $1,498.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Prairie Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,600 ($2,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Prairie Grove expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Prairie Grove's studio median of $790 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Prairie Grove rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Prairie Grove ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Prairie Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Van Buren ($700), Fort Smith ($726).