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Rental Market Trends in Little Rock, AR

What is the average rent in Little Rock, AR?

$948/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

Little Rock, AR Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Little Rock, AR is $948 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in Little Rock more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Little Rock average $831 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Little Rock average $948 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Little Rock average $1,107 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Little Rock average $1,313 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$831/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$948/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,107/month
994 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,313/month
1,229 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,020/month
475 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,178/month
608 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,566/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,140/month
1,524 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,546/month
1,073 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,124/month
786 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,180/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,255/month
1,568 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Little Rock, AR?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Little Rock, AR
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Little Rock, AR
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
43% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Little Rock?

Based on current rent prices, Reservoir, Wakefield and Upper Baseline are the most affordable neighborhoods in Little Rock.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Reservoir
$724/month
633 Sq Ft
Wakefield
$733/month
649 Sq Ft
Upper Baseline
$735/month
649 Sq Ft
Cloverdale Watson
$751/month
662 Sq Ft
Walnut Valley
$805/month
665 Sq Ft
Cammack Village
$844/month
661 Sq Ft
65th Street West
$845/month
650 Sq Ft
River Mountain
$851/month
707 Sq Ft
Heights
$989/month
805 Sq Ft
Rock Creek
$997/month
681 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Little Rock?

Based on current rent prices, Hillcrest, Riverdale and Western Little Rock are the most expensive neighborhoods in Little Rock.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hillcrest
$1,350/month
742 Sq Ft
Riverdale
$1,298/month
705 Sq Ft
Western Little Rock
$1,240/month
744 Sq Ft
Capital View
$1,238/month
789 Sq Ft
Downtown Little Rock
$1,154/month
758 Sq Ft
East Little Rock
$1,084/month
814 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$1,073/month
728 Sq Ft
Chicot West I-30 South
$1,058/month
642 Sq Ft
West Little Rock
$1,053/month
715 Sq Ft
Midtown Little Rock
$1,015/month
727 Sq Ft

Which Little Rock neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Little Rock with the most apartments available are West Little Rock, Riverdale and Downtown Little Rock .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Little Rock
$1,053/month
715 Sq Ft
Riverdale
$1,298/month
705 Sq Ft
Downtown Little Rock
$1,154/month
758 Sq Ft
Rock Creek
$997/month
681 Sq Ft
Western Little Rock
$1,240/month
744 Sq Ft
Hillcrest
$1,350/month
742 Sq Ft
Walnut Valley
$805/month
665 Sq Ft
Midtown Little Rock
$1,015/month
727 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$1,073/month
728 Sq Ft
River Mountain
$851/month
707 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Little Rock, AR?

Because the average rent in Little Rock is $948, you’ll want to make about $3,160 per month or $37,920 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Little Rock, AR is 5.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Little Rock is 18.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $831 - $1,313. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 10.6% less for utilities, and 8.2% less for transportation.

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Little Rock, AR

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How does Little Rock, AR compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Little Rock, AR to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Reservoir

Little Rock, AR

Hillcrest

Little Rock, AR

Studio
$510/month
$1,400/month
One Bedroom
$695/month
$748/month
Two Bedroom
$876/month
$877/month
Three Bedroom
$1,085/month
$1,046/month
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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