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Russellville

Pop. 29,162·32nd most expensive in Arkansas·Russellville rents are up 12.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,000/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.5%
Month-over-Month
+7.5%
vs US Median
-$965
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Russellville · $1,000
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,000/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$40,000/yr
Local median income
$50,877/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Russellville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$600
1 BR
$660
2 BR
$870
3 BR
$1,200
4 BR+
$1,200
Research median
$870/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,000/yr
At $1,000/mo median
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Rents are up 12.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.5% YoY, +7.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Russellville, AR is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,162
Median income
$50,877
Median age
30.6
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
22.6%
33.1%
22.3%
12.7%
Under 1822.6%
18–3433.1%
35–5422.3%
55–649.2%
65+12.7%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
75.4%
18.5%
White75.4%
Black4.3%
Hispanic18.5%
Asian1.2%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
14.4%
32.9%
23.9%
28.8%
No HS diploma14.4%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+28.8%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Russellville, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,908 → $50,877
up 30.8%
Population
29,057 → 29,162
up 0.4%
Renter share
41.7% → 44.6%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 28.8%
+0.5 pts
Median age
28.4 → 30.6
+2.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $38,908 in 2021 to $50,877 more recently. Renters now make up 44.6% of households, compared with 41.7% five years ago.

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Russellville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Russellville, AR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Russellville is $1,000/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $600/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $870/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $660/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,200/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($50,877/yr), Russellville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Russellville an affordable city for renters?

Russellville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,000/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($50,877/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Russellville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Russellville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,000/mo in Russellville. The local median household income is $50,877/yr, meaning the typical Russellville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Russellville?

Rent in Russellville has increased 12.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Russellville rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Russellville is one of the more affordable cities in Arkansas for rent, ranking #32 out of 34 tracked cities at $1,000/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Russellville?

Morrilton is nearby and more affordable at $800/mo, which is $200 less than Russellville.

What percentage of Russellville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of Russellville households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. Russellville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Russellville rent compare to the national average?

Russellville's median rent of $1,000/mo is $965 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #32 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,000/mo, rent takes ~24% of Russellville's median household income ($50,877/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Russellville 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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