Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Little Rock, AR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.7% of gross income.
Little Rock rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Little Rock, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Little Rock, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Little Rock, AR?
Median rent in Little Rock is $1,220 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arkansas earns about $82,759 a year, which makes that rent 17.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Little Rock?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arkansas (~$82,759/yr) supports up to $2,069 a month in rent. Little Rock's current median rent is $1,220/mo, which leaves a $849/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Little Rock?
At an hourly equivalent of about $40 an hour, a physical therapist in Arkansas works roughly 30.7 hours a month to cover Little Rock's median rent of $1,220.
Where is rent cheaper than Little Rock for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Maumelle ($1,219/mo), Maumelle ($1,214/mo), Greenwood ($1,213/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.