Can A Dental Assistant Afford Rent in Little Rock, AR?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.6% of gross income.
Little Rock rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).
About rent and a dental assistant salary
Dental assistant pay sits near the US median household income. At the national-average dental-assistant salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,214 a month in rent, which is achievable in most lower- and mid-cost metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Little Rock, which improves the affordability math on a dental assistant salary:
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Can a dental assistant afford rent in Little Rock, AR?
Median rent in Little Rock is $1,230 a month. A typical dental assistant in Arkansas earns about $40,305 a year, which makes that rent 36.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a dental assistant afford in Little Rock?
Using the 30% rule, a dental assistant salary in Arkansas (~$40,305/yr) supports up to $1,008 a month in rent. Little Rock's current median rent is $1,230/mo, which is $222/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a dental assistant work to cover rent in Little Rock?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a dental assistant in Arkansas works roughly 63.5 hours a month to cover Little Rock's median rent of $1,230.
Where is rent cheaper than Little Rock for a dental assistant?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Hot Springs ($1,226/mo), Maumelle ($1,225/mo), Greenbrier ($1,225/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a dental assistant salary.