Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
North Little Rock, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where North Little Rock rent stands today

    North Little Rock, AR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,085/month. Month over month, rents increased by 1.9%, showing recent upward movement despite the small annual decline of $14 per month compared to last year.

  • North Little Rock is 42.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a market with 208 total rentals. This positions the city as an accessible market for value-seeking renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in North Little Rock rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms for $882/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,262/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,595/month. Houses command a median rent of $1,185/month, apartments $975/month, with houses comprising 70.5% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in North Little Rock

$1,085/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Little Rock is $1,085 per month as of October 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $815 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Little Rock

208

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock, AR

Average rent prices in North Little Rock have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 North Little Rock, AR

Rent prices in North Little Rock vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Little Rock is $975, whereas a house costs $1,185. 1-bedroom apartments in North Little Rock run $1,060 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $907.

Listings

Studio

$900

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,050

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$882

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,262

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$882

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,262

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

6%

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

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

North Little Rock

Median rent price$1,085
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,597
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Little Rock, AR is 32% lower than the median rent in Alexander, AR.

Cost of living in North 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 North Little Rock, AR

5818 Snoopy Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Little Rock

2 beds

1 bath

$450

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.
600 W M Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

600 W M Ave

600 W M Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72116

2 beds

1 bath

$550–$575

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.
710 M Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

710 M Street

710 W M Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72116

2 beds

1 bath

$575

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.
3305 1/2 Sycamore St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Little Rock

2 beds

1 bath

$575

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 North Little Rock, AR

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

How much is rent in North Little Rock?

The average rent in North Little Rock is $1,085 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Little Rock?

Average rent prices in North Little Rock have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does North Little Rock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Little Rock is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $815 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in North Little Rock, you'd need to earn approximately $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January sees the lowest rent in North Little Rock, running about 6.6% lower than August peak prices, making winter the best time for apartment hunting.

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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