Studio Rent · August 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Searcy, AR

$650/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Searcy, Arkansas as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,025 and +50% below the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$650
August 2026
vs city overall
-37%
$1,025 city median
vs national
-50%
$1,290 US median
Arkansas rank
#5
of 35 cities

Income needed for a studio in Searcy

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.

Annual income
$26,000
Monthly gross
$2,167
Hourly (full-time)
$12.50

Rent by apartment size in Searcy

Compare Searcy's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$650
1-Bedroom
$750
2-Bedroom
$910
3-Bedroom
$1,180
4+ Bedroom
$1,250

Cheapest cities for a studio in Arkansas

#CityStudio rent
1Morrilton$600
2Russellville$600
3Pine Bluff$615
4Batesville$650
5Searcy (this page)$650
6Paragould$660
7Greenwood$700
8Van Buren$700
9Mountain Home$720
10Fort Smith$726
11Jonesboro$737
12Hot Springs$770
13Prairie Grove$790
14Siloam Springs$790
15Texarkana$820

Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas

#CityStudio rent
1Pea Ridge$1,280
2Centerton$1,070
3Farmington$1,000
4Bentonville$970
5Bella Vista$965
6Maumelle$940
7Little Rock$918
8Sherwood$900
9North Little Rock$898
10Cabot$890
11Rogers$885
12Benton$885
13Ward$880
14Fayetteville$873
15Barling$870

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Searcy.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Searcy
Ward, AR17.3 mi$880+$230 (+35%)
Cabot, AR29.2 mi$890+$240 (+37%)
Jacksonville, AR35.5 mi$850+$200 (+31%)
Batesville, AR38.9 mi$650
Sherwood, AR41.6 mi$900+$250 (+38%)
Greenbrier, AR44 mi$850+$200 (+31%)
North Little Rock, AR46.3 mi$898+$248 (+38%)
Conway, AR49 mi$860+$210 (+32%)
Maumelle, AR52.4 mi$940+$290 (+45%)
Little Rock, AR55.7 mi$918+$268 (+41%)
Pine Bluff, AR72.1 mi$615$-35 (-5%)
Morrilton, AR72.3 mi$600$-50 (-8%)

Studio rent in Searcy — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Searcy?

As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Searcy, Arkansas is $650 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,025.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Searcy?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,000 ($2,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.50/hour at a full-time job.

Is Searcy expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Searcy's studio median of $650 is +50% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Searcy rank for studio rent in Arkansas?

Among the 35 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Searcy ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Searcy?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pine Bluff ($615), Morrilton ($600).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Searcy, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (August 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.