Most affordable cities for renters in Arkansas
Cities in Arkansas ranked by lowest median rent. Includes cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Russellville ranks first, with a median rent of $895/mo.
- Across all 25 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,314/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Median rent from RentDataNow's monthly city data (Zillow's rent index where Zillow covers the city). Rank a year ago compares the same cities' rent 12 months earlier. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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25 cities
| Rank | City | Median rent | 1-yr change | 5-yr change | Rent/income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | RussellvilleAR | $895/mo | +4.2% | -- | 21.1% | same |
| 02 | SearcyAR | $1,059/mo | +5.2% | -- | 24.4% | same |
| 03 | Fort SmithAR | $1,063/mo | +1.7% | +25.8% | 23.3% | same |
| 04 | Pine BluffAR | $1,070/mo | 0.0% | -- | 30.1% | -- |
| 05 | ParagouldAR | $1,074/mo | 0.0% | -- | 22.6% | -- |
| 06 | TexarkanaAR | $1,092/mo | 0.0% | -- | 28.6% | -- |
| 07 | Van BurenAR | $1,108/mo | +3.9% | -- | 21.7% | ↓3 from #4 |
| 08 | North Little RockAR | $1,128/mo | +2.6% | +18.7% | 25.7% | ↓3 from #5 |
| 09 | Little RockAR | $1,184/mo | +2.2% | +19.1% | 22.6% | ↓1 from #8 |
| 10 | Hot SpringsAR | $1,189/mo | +4.9% | -- | 29.9% | ↓4 from #6 |
| 11 | JacksonvilleAR | $1,200/mo | +3.6% | +24.4% | 29.0% | ↓4 from #7 |
| 12 | JonesboroAR | $1,243/mo | +2.9% | +22.5% | 26.9% | ↓3 from #9 |
| 13 | ConwayAR | $1,314/mo | +3.5% | +20.9% | 25.0% | ↓3 from #10 |
| 14 | SherwoodAR | $1,359/mo | +2.4% | +29.4% | 20.1% | ↓3 from #11 |
| 15 | Siloam SpringsAR | $1,360/mo | +2.2% | -- | 22.6% | ↓3 from #12 |
| 16 | MaumelleAR | $1,398/mo | +0.1% | -- | 16.2% | ↓2 from #14 |
| 17 | SpringdaleAR | $1,436/mo | +1.0% | -- | 24.7% | ↓1 from #16 |
| 18 | CabotAR | $1,448/mo | +4.1% | -- | 23.2% | ↓5 from #13 |
| 19 | Hot Springs VillageAR | $1,452/mo | 0.0% | -- | 23.1% | -- |
| 20 | BentonAR | $1,476/mo | +4.8% | -- | 24.3% | ↓5 from #15 |
| 21 | RogersAR | $1,528/mo | +1.8% | +34.0% | 21.1% | ↓4 from #17 |
| 22 | CentertonAR | $1,565/mo | +0.4% | -- | 16.2% | ↓3 from #19 |
| 23 | FayettevilleAR | $1,581/mo | +2.8% | +31.5% | 30.3% | ↓5 from #18 |
| 24 | BentonvilleAR | $1,651/mo | +1.9% | +30.5% | 17.6% | ↓4 from #20 |
| 25 | Bella VistaAR | $1,939/mo | +4.0% | -- | 26.4% | ↓4 from #21 |