Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Little Rock, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Little Rock rent stands today

    Little Rock, AR rent rose 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,175/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month after peaking at $1,195 in June 2026.

  • Little Rock sits 38.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Arkansas's capital city with 626 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Little Rock rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $929/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,595/month. Houses command a median of $1,395/month while apartments sit at $983/month, reflecting the city's rental mix.

Median rent

Median rent in Little Rock

$1,175/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Little Rock is $1,175 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Little Rock

626

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Little Rock rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Little Rock, AR

Average rent prices in Little Rock have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 Little Rock, AR

Rent prices in Little Rock vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Little Rock is $983, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Little Rock run $910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$750

3%

24%

1 bedroom

$929

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$1,595

6%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$929

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Little Rock and Alexander by all bedroom counts and property types.

Little Rock

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Little Rock, AR is 26% lower than the median rent in Alexander, AR.

Cost of living in Little Rock, 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 & Services5% higher
Groceries4% lower
Health9% lower
Housing17% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities4% lower

Discover rentals in Little Rock, AR

1812 Martin - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1812 Martin

1812 S Martin St, Little Rock, AR 72204

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$525–$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
West Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

West Plaza

6320 Butler Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Dream Little Rock - Photo 1 of 1

8m ago

8.8

Very good

Dream Little Rock

1502 Green Mountain Dr, Little Rock, AR 72211

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$645–$1,014

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Rosewood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.7

Very good

Rosewood Apartments

6600 Lancaster Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209

2–3 beds

1 bath

$650–$830

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Little Rock, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Little Rock rental market.

How much is rent in Little Rock?

The average rent in Little Rock is $1,175 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Little Rock?

Average rent prices in Little Rock have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Little Rock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Little Rock is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Little Rock?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Little Rock are Reservoir ($875/mo), Walnut Valley ($911/mo), and Wakefield ($960/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Little Rock?

To comfortably afford rent in Little Rock, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Little Rock?

May offers the best rental deals in Little Rock, with rents running about 5.4% lower than the August peak season. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand.

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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