Can A Truck Driver Afford Rent in Little Rock, AR?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.1% of gross income.
Little Rock rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).
About rent and a truck driver salary
Truck driver pay covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost US metros and stretches thin in the highest-cost ones. Because many drivers can base anywhere along their route, the home-city rent decision has an outsized effect on take-home. At the national-average driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,418 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets keep rent within that range and which push it out of reach.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Little Rock, which improves the affordability math on a truck driver salary:
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View full rent data for Little Rock, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a truck driver afford rent in Little Rock, AR?
Median rent in Little Rock is $1,220 a month. A typical truck driver in Arkansas earns about $47,069 a year, which makes that rent 31.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a truck driver afford in Little Rock?
Using the 30% rule, a truck driver salary in Arkansas (~$47,069/yr) supports up to $1,177 a month in rent. Little Rock's current median rent is $1,220/mo, which is $43/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a truck driver work to cover rent in Little Rock?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a truck driver in Arkansas works roughly 53.9 hours a month to cover Little Rock's median rent of $1,220.
Where is rent cheaper than Little Rock for a truck driver?
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 truck driver salary.