Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in North Little Rock, AR?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.8% of gross income.
North Little Rock rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).
About rent and a nursing assistant salary
Nursing assistant (CNA) pay falls below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in nearly every US metro, which is the central tension behind the widely studied direct-care workforce affordability gap. At the national-average CNA salary, the 30% rule supports about $990 a month in rent — below median rent in most cities. The per-city pages quantify how far below.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than North Little Rock, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for North Little Rock, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in North Little Rock, AR?
Median rent in North Little Rock is $1,145 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Arkansas earns about $32,876 a year, which makes that rent 41.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a nursing assistant afford in North Little Rock?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Arkansas (~$32,876/yr) supports up to $822 a month in rent. North Little Rock's current median rent is $1,145/mo, which is $323/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in North Little Rock?
At an hourly equivalent of about $16 an hour, a nursing assistant in Arkansas works roughly 72.4 hours a month to cover North Little Rock's median rent of $1,145.
Where is rent cheaper than North Little Rock for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Mountain Home ($1,144/mo), Hot Springs ($1,143/mo), Little Rock ($1,142/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.