Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Newport, AR

Median rent

Median rent in Newport

$800/mo

increased by68%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newport is $800 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newport

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newport rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Newport, AR, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Newport, AR

Average rent prices in Newport have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 68% 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 Newport, AR

Rent prices in Newport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newport is $712, whereas a house costs $750. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport run $475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.

Listings

1 bedroom

$725

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$800

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$699

22%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$699

Last 30 days

22%

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

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

Newport

Median rent price$800
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$980
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newport, AR is 18% lower than the median rent in Benton, MO.

Discover rentals in Newport, AR

500 Mclain St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newport

500 Mclain St, Newport, AR 72112

3 beds

2 baths

$699

House for rent

Available Jan 12

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Frequently asked questions for Newport, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Newport rental market.

How much is rent in Newport?

The average rent in Newport is $800 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newport?

Average rent prices in Newport have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 68% since last year.

How does Newport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newport is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newport?

To comfortably afford rent in Newport, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The best time to look for an apartment in Newport, AR is not specified, but generally, early in the year or during the off-peak seasons can offer more options and potentially lower prices.

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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