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Average Rent in Arkansas

Arkansas is a state in United States. It ranks #42 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 22 metropolitan areas in Arkansas, 51 counties, 4 congressional districts, 163 zip codes, and 134 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Arkansas is $1,340 which represents an increase of 1.64% 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 $1,642. 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 $2,594. The least expensive county in Arkansas to rent places is Izard County with an average rent of $648.

The most expensive zip code in Arkansas to rent places is 72718 with an average rent of $3,246. The least expensive zip code in Arkansas to rent places is 72556 with an average rent of $594.

The most expensive city in Arkansas to rent places is Cave Springs, AR with an average rent of $3,246. The least expensive city in Arkansas to rent places is Melbourne, AR with an average rent of $594.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Arkansas currently stands at $1,340.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Washington, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,602. 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 $1,848. This constitutes a more expensive by +38% when compared to the rent in Arkansas.
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$1,602
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 3 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Arkansas

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO MSA$1,642
Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSA$1,377
Hot Springs, AR MSA$1,264
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR MSA$1,208
Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR MSA$1,162
Jonesboro, AR MSA$1,137
Paragould, AR MSA$1,136
El Dorado, AR MSA$1,079
Arkadelphia, AR MSA$1,021
Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA$1,001

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Russellville, AR MSA$967
Mountain Home, AR MSA$917
Camden, AR MSA$906
Searcy, AR MSA$905
Pine Bluff, AR MSA$833
AR NON MSA$811
Blytheville, AR MSA$716
Helena-West Helena, AR MSA$700
Hope, AR MSA$700
Forrest City, AR MSA$650

Counties in Arkansas

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Grant County$2,594
Benton County$1,706
Saline County$1,695
Washington County$1,602
Hot Spring County$1,428
Van Buren County$1,341
Lonoke County$1,314
Faulkner County$1,231
Garland County$1,223
Crittenden County$1,207

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Ashley County$750
Jackson County$747
Mississippi County$716
Hempstead County$700
Phillips County$700
Prairie County$688
Conway County$665
Polk County$650
St. Francis County$650
Izard County$648

Zip Codes in Arkansas

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

72718$3,246
72047$2,635
72150$2,594
72714$2,069
72002$2,043
72745$1,964
72704$1,946
72715$1,935
72713$1,921
72065$1,869

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

72046$680
72642$675
72110$665
72823$654
71953$650
72335$650
72422$648
72081$613
72512$600
72556$594

Cities in Arkansas

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cave Springs, AR$3,246
Enola, AR$2,635
Sheridan, AR$2,594
Bethel Heights, AR$2,160
Alexander, AR$2,043
Bella Vista, AR$1,983
Lowell, AR$1,964
Bentonville, AR$1,892
Hensley, AR$1,869
Gentry, AR$1,837

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lakeview, AR$675
Morrilton, AR$665
Atkins, AR$654
Forrest City, AR$650
Mena, AR$650
Corning, AR$648
Judsonia, AR$613
Gravel Ridge, AR$608
Horseshoe Bend, AR$600
Melbourne, AR$594
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