Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Paragould, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Paragould rent stands today

    Paragould, AR rent rose 16.3% year over year, with a current median of $940/month. Renters are paying $65 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent also increasing by 1.8%.

  • Paragould is 51.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 50 rentals, reflecting a small but varied inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Rents in Paragould range from studios at $800/month to 4+ bedrooms at $1,595/month, with 1-bedrooms at $650/month and 3-bedrooms at $1,200/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,200/month, while apartments sit at $816/month, offering distinct price tiers for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Paragould

$940/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Paragould is $940 per month as of May 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $1,010 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Paragould

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Paragould rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Paragould, AR

Average rent prices in Paragould have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 Paragould, AR

Rent prices in Paragould vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Paragould is $816, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Paragould run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

Studio

$800

47%

-

1 bedroom

$650

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$808

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,200

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

47%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$808

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Paragould and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Paragould

Median rent price$940
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,267
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Paragould, AR is 59% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Cost of living in Paragould, 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 & Services19% higher
Groceries2% lower
Health16% lower
Housing16% lower
Transportation4% higher
Utilities10% higher

Discover rentals in Paragould, AR

504 W Baldwin St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Paragould

504 W Baldwin St #C, Paragould, AR 72450

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Jul 7

108 North 7th Street - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.5

Very good

108 North 7th Street

108 N 7th St, Paragould, AR 72450

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

700 S 4th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Paragould

700 S 4th St, Apt #1

700 S 4th St #1, Paragould, AR 72450

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

603 Wirt St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Paragould

603 Wirt St

603 Wirt St #1, Paragould, AR 72450

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Paragould, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Paragould rental market.

How much is rent in Paragould?

The average rent in Paragould is $940 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Paragould?

Average rent prices in Paragould have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Paragould rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Paragould is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,010 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Paragould?

To comfortably afford rent in Paragould, 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 Paragould?

Paragould, Arkansas rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $730 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $810 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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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