Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Russellville, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Russellville, AR rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $895/month. Renters today are paying $49 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb from the trough of $685/month in July 2024 but still below the peak of $995/month in November 2025.

  • Russellville sits 53.6% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 51 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Russellville, 1-bedroom units rent around $695/month, 2-bedrooms around $795/month, and 3-bedrooms reach $1,250/month. These bedroom tiers represent the main rental options for most renters in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Russellville

$895/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Russellville is $895 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,035 less per month.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Russellville

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Russellville 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+

Rent trends in Russellville, AR

Average rent prices in Russellville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Russellville, AR

Rent prices in Russellville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Russellville is $775, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Russellville run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$695

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$795

9%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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

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

Russellville

Median rent price$895
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Russellville, AR is 44% lower than the median rent in Benton, AR.

Discover rentals in Russellville, AR

River Valley Flats - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

River Valley Flats

821 E O St, Russellville, AR 72801

3 beds

4 baths

$375

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

104-116 N CUMBERLAND

104 N Cumberland Ave, Russellville, AR 72801

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

112 W 15th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Russellville

2BR/1.0BA

112 W 15th St, Russellville, AR 72801

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1006 S INGLEWOOD

1006 S Inglewood Ave Apt 1-18, Russellville, AR 72801

2 beds

1 bath

$685

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Russellville, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Russellville rental market.

How much is rent in Russellville?

The average rent in Russellville is $895 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Russellville?

Average rent prices in Russellville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Russellville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Russellville is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,035 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Russellville?

To comfortably afford rent in Russellville, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Russellville average around $790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $780/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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