Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Conway, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Conway, AR rent slipped 7.4% year over year to a current median of $1,250/month. The dollar difference from last year is negligible at $1 per month, showing a small decline in rents despite the minor price change.

  • Conway is 35.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in Arkansas. The total rentals number is 91, reflecting the size of the rental market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedroom units in Conway rent for about $850/month, with 2-bedrooms at $888/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rent for $1,400/month and $1,712/month respectively by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Conway

$1,250/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Conway is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Conway

91

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Conway rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Conway, AR

Average rent prices in Conway have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Conway, AR

Rent prices in Conway vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Conway is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,435. 1-bedroom apartments in Conway run $890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $965.

Listings

Studio

$850

10%

No Change

1 bedroom

$845

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$887

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,400

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,712

14%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$887

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Conway, AR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Conway, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Conway and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Conway

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Conway, AR is 19% lower than the median rent in Benton, AR.

Cost of living in Conway, AR

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services12% lower
Groceries5% lower
Health16% lower
Housing24% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities13% lower

Discover rentals in Conway, AR

Old Conway Village - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

Old Conway Village

1440 Sutton St, Conway, AR 72032

3 beds

2 baths

$748

Apartment for rent

4 Marshall Cv #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Conway

4 Marshall Cv #A, Conway, AR 72032

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

603 5th Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Conway

603 5th Ave #3, Conway, AR 72032

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

2415 Washington Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

2415 Washington Avenue

2415 Washington Ave, Conway, AR 72032

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Conway, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Conway rental market.

How much is rent in Conway?

The average rent in Conway is $1,250 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Conway?

Average rent prices in Conway have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Conway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Conway is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Conway?

To comfortably afford rent in Conway, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Conway?

May offers the lowest rents in Conway, running about 27% below August prices, which see the highest rent of the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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