Last updated on September 25, 2026

Average rent in
Hot Springs, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hot Springs, AR rent rose 8.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters today are paying $191 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.7% month-over-month decline in September 2026.

  • Hot Springs sits 31.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 92 total rentals and a mix of apartments, condos, and houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $860/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,845/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,990/month in Hot Springs. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Hot Springs climbed 100.0% year over year, far outpacing the citywide increase of 8.4%. Meanwhile, 3-bedroom rents rose 26.1%, showing notable variation across bedroom tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Hot Springs

$1,295/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hot Springs is $1,295 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $605 less per month.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hot Springs

92

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hot Springs rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Hot Springs run $815 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $960.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

1%

30%

1 bedroom

$860

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,150

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,845

2%

36%

4 bedroom

$1,990

4%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$860

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

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$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,537
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hot Springs, AR is 16% 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

601 Bellview St #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Hot Springs

2 bed 1 bath Apartment, Near Oaklawn RaceTrack!

601 Bellview St #B, Hot Springs, AR 71901

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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

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

$795

1310 Thornton Ferry Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1310 Thornton Ferry Road

1310 Thornton Ferry Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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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 $1,295 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hot Springs?

Average rent prices in Hot Springs have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $605 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?

April offers the best rental deals in Hot Springs, with rents running about 8% lower than September, which sees the highest prices 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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