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Searcy

Pop. 23,340·25th most expensive in Arkansas·Searcy rents are up 14.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,125/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$840
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Searcy · $1,125
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,125/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$45,000/yr
Local median income
$52,170/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Searcy's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$650
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,180
4 BR+
$1,250
Research median
$910/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
$13,500/yr
At $1,125/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 14.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.9% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Searcy, AR is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,340
Median income
$52,170
Median age
32.4
Renters
46.4%
Age distribution
20.8%
33.5%
17.9%
16.9%
Under 1820.8%
18–3433.5%
35–5417.9%
55–6410.9%
65+16.9%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
81%
White81%
Black11.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian1.2%
Other1%
Education (25+)
34.7%
26.6%
29.6%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
53.6%
46.4%
Owner53.6%
Renter46.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Searcy, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,753 → $52,170
up 24.9%
Population
23,074 → 23,340
up 1.2%
Renter share
47.9% → 46.4%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
30.8% → 29.6%
-1.2 pts
Median age
30.4 → 32.4
+2.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $41,753 in 2021 to $52,170 more recently. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 23,074 residents to roughly 23,340. Renters now make up 46.4% of households, compared with 47.9% five years ago.

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Searcy rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Searcy, AR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Searcy is $1,125/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,180/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($52,170/yr), Searcy ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Searcy an affordable city for renters?

Searcy is considered affordable for renters. At $1,125/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($52,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Searcy falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Searcy?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,125/mo in Searcy. The local median household income is $52,170/yr, meaning the typical Searcy household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Searcy?

Rent in Searcy has increased 14.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Searcy rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Searcy is one of the more affordable cities in Arkansas for rent, ranking #25 out of 34 tracked cities at $1,125/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Searcy?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Searcy ($1,125/mo): Batesville ($864/mo), Jacksonville ($1,093/mo), Austin ($1,123/mo).

What percentage of Searcy residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.4% of Searcy households are renters, while 53.6% are owner-occupied. Searcy leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Searcy rent compare to the national average?

Searcy's median rent of $1,125/mo is $840 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #25 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,125/mo, rent takes ~26% of Searcy's median household income ($52,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Searcy 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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