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Average Rent in Arkansas

Arkansas is a state in United States. It ranks #41 out of 52 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 22 metropolitan areas in Arkansas, 51 counties, 4 congressional districts, 168 zip codes, and 140 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Arkansas is $1,334 which represents an increase of 1.27% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Arkansas to rent places is Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO MSA with an average rent of $1,641. The least expensive metropolitan area in Arkansas to rent places is Forrest City, AR MSA with an average rent of $650.

The most expensive county in Arkansas to rent places is Grant County with an average rent of $2,630. The least expensive county in Arkansas to rent places is Izard County with an average rent of $644.

The most expensive zip code in Arkansas to rent places is 72718 with an average rent of $3,311. The least expensive zip code in Arkansas to rent places is 72556 with an average rent of $596.

The most expensive city in Arkansas to rent places is Cave Springs, AR with an average rent of $3,311. The least expensive city in Arkansas to rent places is Melbourne, AR with an average rent of $596.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Arkansas currently stands at $1,334.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Washington, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,606. This represents a difference of +20% when compared to Arkansas.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,377, showing a more expensive of +3% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,845. This constitutes a more expensive by +38% when compared to the rent in Arkansas.
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$1,606
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Arkansas

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO MSA$1,641
Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSA$1,377
Hot Springs, AR MSA$1,263
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR MSA$1,204
Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR MSA$1,133
Jonesboro, AR MSA$1,118
El Dorado, AR MSA$1,095
Harrison, AR MSA$1,059
Paragould, AR MSA$1,051
Arkadelphia, AR MSA$1,018

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Russellville, AR MSA$963
Camden, AR MSA$921
Mountain Home, AR MSA$919
Searcy, AR MSA$915
Pine Bluff, AR MSA$833
AR NON MSA$826
Blytheville, AR MSA$810
Hope, AR MSA$700
Helena-West Helena, AR MSA$675
Forrest City, AR MSA$650

Counties in Arkansas

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Grant County$2,630
Benton County$1,699
Saline County$1,685
Washington County$1,606
Hot Spring County$1,492
Randolph County$1,417
Lonoke County$1,323
Van Buren County$1,313
Madison County$1,259
Faulkner County$1,227

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Jefferson County$772
Clay County$750
Ashley County$750
Hempstead County$700
Conway County$685
Prairie County$683
Phillips County$675
Polk County$650
St. Francis County$650
Izard County$644

Zip Codes in Arkansas

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

72718$3,311
72047$2,635
72150$2,630
72714$2,055
72002$2,036
72704$1,949
72713$1,947
72715$1,924
72745$1,904
72065$1,868

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

72390$675
72642$675
72422$651
71953$650
72335$650
72938$650
72823$646
72081$618
72512$600
72556$596

Cities in Arkansas

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cave Springs, AR$3,311
Enola, AR$2,635
Sheridan, AR$2,630
Cammack Village, AR$2,250
Bethel Heights, AR$2,160
Alexander, AR$2,036
Bella Vista, AR$1,975
Lowell, AR$1,904
Bentonville, AR$1,892
Hensley, AR$1,868

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lakeview, AR$675
Corning, AR$651
Hartford, AR$650
Forrest City, AR$650
Mena, AR$650
Atkins, AR$646
Gravel Ridge, AR$627
Judsonia, AR$618
Horseshoe Bend, AR$600
Melbourne, AR$596
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