How much does it cost to rent in Ward, AR?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Ward, AR is $1,255. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Ward cheaper than other Arkansas cities?

Ward falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #20 out of 34 cities at $1,255/mo.

When was Ward rent data last updated?

Ward rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · AR

Ward

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Pop. 6,573·20th most expensive in Arkansas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,255/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+5.0%

vs US Median

-$710

Rising (Monthly)

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Ward · $1,255

More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

21% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,255/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$50,000/yr

Local median income

$72,734/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ward's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$880

1 BR

$890

2 BR

$1,030

3 BR

$1,370

4 BR+

$1,620

Research median

$1,030/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

$15,060/yr

At $1,255/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Ward, AR is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

6,573

Median income

$72,734

Median age

30.2

Renters

31%

Age distribution

28.9%

32.3%

21.3%

Under 1828.9%

18–3432.3%

35–5421.3%

55–649.8%

65+7.8%

Gender

54.8%

45.2%

Male54.8%

Female45.2%

Race & ethnicity

87.1%

White87.1%

Black3.1%

Hispanic10.1%

Asian1.8%

Education (25+)

26.7%

39.9%

22.1%

No HS diploma11.3%

HS diploma26.7%

Some college39.9%

Bachelor's+22.1%

Housing tenure

69%

31%

Owner69%

Renter31%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ward, AR has changed in 5 years

Income

$62,231 → $72,734

up 16.9%

Population

5,943 → 6,573

up 10.6%

Renter share

38.1% → 31%

-7.1 pts

Bachelor's+

18.7% → 22.1%

+3.4 pts

Median age

27.2 → 30.2

+3.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Ward, AR now reports about $72,734, up from $62,231 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,943 to 6,573 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.6% change. About 31% of households rent today, against 38.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.7% to 22.1%.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Ward on your salary?

At $1,255/mo, how Ward rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $78,418/yr · Rent = 19.2% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $55,676/yr · Rent = 27% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $64,134/yr · Rent = 23.5% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $114,631/yr · Rent = 13.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $146,470/yr · Rent = 10.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $52,132/yr · Rent = 28.9% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $47,069/yr · Rent = 32% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $58,017/yr · Rent = 26% income

affordable

By apartment size

Ward rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Ward

About renting in Ward, AR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ward is $1,255/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,030/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,370/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($72,734/yr), Ward ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ward an affordable city for renters?

Ward is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,255/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($72,734/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ward falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ward?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,255/mo in Ward. The local median household income is $72,734/yr, meaning the typical Ward household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ward?

Rent in Ward has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Ward rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Ward is middle-of-the-pack for Arkansas for rent, ranking #20 out of 34 tracked cities at $1,255/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ward?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ward ($1,255/mo): Jacksonville ($1,093/mo), Austin ($1,123/mo), Searcy ($1,125/mo).

What percentage of Ward residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31% of Ward households are renters, while 69% are owner-occupied. Ward leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.