Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Newport, AR

Median rent

Median rent in Newport

$950/mo

increased by46%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newport is $950 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $990 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newport

7

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newport rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 32% over the last month and have increased by 46% 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 $475, whereas a house costs $900. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport run $475 on average.

Listings

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$850

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,185

62%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

62%

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$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newport, AR is 6% higher than the median rent in Benton, MO.

Discover rentals in Newport, AR

The Pads on Johnson - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Pads on Johnson

3204 Johnson St, Newport, AR 72112

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

1000 Walnut St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newport

1 bed

1 bath

$475

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

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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 $950 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newport?

Average rent prices in Newport have increased by 32% over the last month and have increased by 46% since last year.

How does Newport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newport is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $990 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 $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, 30% of Newport rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly apartments available each 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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