Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Pine Bluff, AR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12.4% of gross income.
Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Pine Bluff, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Pine Bluff, AR?
Median rent in Pine Bluff is $853 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arkansas earns about $82,759 a year, which makes that rent 12.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Pine Bluff?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arkansas (~$82,759/yr) supports up to $2,069 a month in rent. Pine Bluff's current median rent is $853/mo, which leaves a $1,216/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Pine Bluff?
At an hourly equivalent of about $40 an hour, a physical therapist in Arkansas works roughly 21.4 hours a month to cover Pine Bluff's median rent of $853.
Where is rent cheaper than Pine Bluff for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Morrilton ($800/mo), North Little Rock ($782/mo), Fort Smith ($762/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.