Can A Software Developer Afford Rent in Austin, AR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 11.8% of gross income.
Austin rent: April 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).
About rent and a software developer salary
Software developer pay is among the highest of any large occupation, which makes rent affordability comfortable in nearly every US city. The interesting question for developers is not whether they can afford rent, but how much surplus is left after rent in different markets. At the national-average developer salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,453 a month in rent — well above the median rent in even the most expensive US metros. The per-city pages quantify how much paycheck remains after typical local rent at the local developer-pay estimate.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Austin, which improves the affordability math on a software developer salary:
Compare with full rent data for Austin
View full rent data for Austin, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a software developer afford rent in Austin, AR?
Median rent in Austin is $1,123 a month. A typical software developer in Arkansas earns about $114,631 a year, which makes that rent 11.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a software developer afford in Austin?
Using the 30% rule, a software developer salary in Arkansas (~$114,631/yr) supports up to $2,866 a month in rent. Austin's current median rent is $1,123/mo, which leaves a $1,743/mo buffer.
How many hours does a software developer work to cover rent in Austin?
At an hourly equivalent of about $55 an hour, a software developer in Arkansas works roughly 20.4 hours a month to cover Austin's median rent of $1,123.
Where is rent cheaper than Austin for a software developer?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include North Little Rock ($1,122/mo), Jonesboro ($1,117/mo), Hot Springs ($1,117/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a software developer salary.