City Report · AR

Siloam Springs

Pop. 18,699·16th most expensive in Arkansas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,360/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$572
Reported rents
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Siloam Springs · $1,360
More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Rent Reality Score
58/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Siloam Springs's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,360/mo
Expected by trend
$1,416/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Siloam Springs's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,670
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,010/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,360 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in Siloam Springs is 0.7% below its high of $1,370 in August 2026, at $1,360 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Arkansas

Rent in Siloam Springs changed +2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 24 Arkansas cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.7%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,065) is $1,802 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,670).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Siloam Springs. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$16,320/yr
At $1,360/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Siloam Springs, AR is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,699
Median income
$72,065
Median age
32.3
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
25.9%
28.6%
19.5%
15.5%
Under 1825.9%
18–3428.6%
35–5419.5%
55–6415.5%
65+10.6%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
47.3%
25.3%
22.1%
White47.3%
Black1.7%
Hispanic25.3%
Asian3.6%
Other22.1%
Education (25+)
18.7%
32.9%
20.9%
27.5%
No HS diploma18.7%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+27.5%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Siloam Springs, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,596 → $72,065
up 32.0%
Population
16,944 → 18,699
up 10.4%
Renter share
44.4% → 40.9%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.7% → 27.5%
+2.8 pts
Median age
30.7 → 32.3
+1.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $54,596 to $72,065 between 2021 and 2024, a 32.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 16,944 to 18,699 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.4% change. About 40.9% of households rent today, against 44.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.7% to 27.5%.

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By apartment size

Siloam Springs rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Siloam Springs, AR

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Siloam Springs is $1,360/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,010/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,430/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($72,065/yr), Siloam Springs ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Siloam Springs?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,360/mo in Siloam Springs. The local median household income is $72,065/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Siloam Springs?

Rent in Siloam Springs has risen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.7% below its high of $1,370 in August 2026.

How does Siloam Springs rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Siloam Springs is in the middle among Arkansas cities for rent, ranking #16 of 34 tracked cities at $1,360/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Siloam Springs changed +2.2%, against a typical +2.7% across the 24 Arkansas cities Zillow tracks.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,360/mo, rent takes ~23% of Siloam Springs's median household income ($72,065/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Siloam Springs 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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