Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Arkansas
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Arkansas is Jacksonville, where the median 1-bedroom asks $610/month, 34% below the statewide median of about $925. The most expensive is Little Rock at $950/month.
Across the 8 Arkansas cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $610 in Jacksonville to $950 in Little Rock, 1.6 times as much. 6 of 8 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $925. The largest rental market, Fayetteville (1,291 listings), has a median of $925, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Arkansas
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $610 | $795 | 213 | -34% |
| 2 | Russellville | $695 | $775 | 168 | -25% |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $698 | $850 | 525 | -25% |
| 4 | Jonesboro | $750 | $1,000 | 459 | -19% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Arkansas
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | $950 | $995 | 1,070 | +3% |
| 2 | Fayetteville | $925 | $1,350 | 1,291 | 0% |
| 3 | Hot Springs | $850 | $1,250 | 213 | -8% |
| 4 | North Little Rock | $775 | $825 | 397 | -16% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Arkansas?
- As of October 17, 2026, Jacksonville has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Arkansas cities we rank, at $610/month. Next are Russellville ($695) and Fort Smith ($698).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Arkansas?
- As of October 17, 2026, Little Rock has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Arkansas cities we rank, at $950/month, 3% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Arkansas?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $925/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate