Can A Software Developer Afford Rent in Little Rock, AR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12.8% of gross income.
Little Rock rent: June 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 Little Rock, which improves the affordability math on a software developer salary:
Compare with full rent data for Little Rock
View full rent data for Little Rock, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a software developer afford rent in Little Rock, AR?
Median rent in Little Rock is $1,220 a month. A typical software developer in Arkansas earns about $114,631 a year, which makes that rent 12.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a software developer afford in Little Rock?
Using the 30% rule, a software developer salary in Arkansas (~$114,631/yr) supports up to $2,866 a month in rent. Little Rock's current median rent is $1,220/mo, which leaves a $1,646/mo buffer.
How many hours does a software developer work to cover rent in Little Rock?
At an hourly equivalent of about $55 an hour, a software developer in Arkansas works roughly 22.1 hours a month to cover Little Rock's median rent of $1,220.
Where is rent cheaper than Little Rock for a software developer?
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 software developer salary.