Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Hot Springs, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hot Springs, AR rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters today are paying $328 more per month on average than last year.

  • Hot Springs runs 32.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 97 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Hot Springs sit at $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms at $868/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,050/month. Houses rent for $1,475/month and apartments for $1,125/month, reflecting the inventory split.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 86.0% year over year, and 3-bedroom rents rose 22.3%, both diverging from the citywide 4.0% increase. Meanwhile, 4+ bedroom rents fell 4.7%, showing varied trends across bedroom tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Hot Springs

$1,300/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hot Springs is $1,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hot Springs

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, AR

Average rent prices in Hot Springs have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Hot Springs, AR

Rent prices in Hot Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hot Springs is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Hot Springs run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

1%

31%

1 bedroom

$867

6%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,150

1%

21%

3 bedroom

$1,895

1%

31%

4 bedroom

$2,050

2%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$867

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Hot Springs and Bryant by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hot Springs

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,470
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hot Springs, AR is 12% lower than the median rent in Bryant, AR.

Cost of living in Hot Springs, 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 & Services3% higher
Groceries8% lower
Health1% lower
Housing20% lower
Transportation4% lower
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Hot Springs, AR

407 Henry St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hot Springs

407 Henry St, Hot Springs, AR 71901

2 beds

1.5 baths

$750

Apartment for rent

109 Charles Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

109 Charles Street

109 Charles St, Hot Springs, AR 71901

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

1422 Greenwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hot Springs

Nice Duplex In The Middle Of Town!!

1422 Greenwood Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71913

2 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

1310 Thornton Ferry Rd #A12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hot Springs

2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment On Thornton Ferry!!

1310 Thornton Ferry Rd #A12, Hot Springs, AR 71913

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hot Springs, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Hot Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Hot Springs?

The average rent in Hot Springs is $1,300 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hot Springs?

Average rent prices in Hot Springs have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Hot Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hot Springs is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hot Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Hot Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hot Springs?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hot Springs average around $850/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,100/month.

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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