Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Russellville, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Russellville, AR rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $925/month. Renters today are paying $53 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a trough in late 2024.

  • Vs. national rents

    Russellville rents run roughly half the national median, sitting 51.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 70 total rentals, reflecting a small metro with limited inventory.

  • Price ranges

    In Russellville, 1-bedroom units rent for $695/month and 2-bedrooms for $775/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,200/month and 4+ bedrooms $1,725/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.

  • What you'll pay

    Apartments make up 60.7% of total rentals with a median rent of $750/month, compared to houses at $1,200/month. This split shows the difference in cost by property type for most renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Russellville

$925/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Russellville is $925 per month as of October 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.

$2.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Russellville

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $750, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Russellville run $722 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$695

No Change

14%

2 bedroom

$775

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$1,725

18%

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

13%

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$925
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Russellville, AR is 38% lower than the median rent in Benton, AR.

Discover rentals in Russellville, AR

River Valley Flats - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.7

Good

River Valley Flats

821 E O St, Russellville, AR 72801

3 beds

4 baths

$375

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.
Parker Rd Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.4

Very good

Parker Rd Apartments

818 Parker Rd, Russellville, AR 72801

2 beds

1 bath

$625

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 E O St, Russellville, AR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

710 E O St, Russellville, AR

710 E O St, Russellville, AR 72801

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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 E O St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Russellville

710 E O St, Russellville, AR 72801

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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 Russellville, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Russellville rental market.

How much is rent in Russellville?

The average rent in Russellville is $925 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Russellville?

Average rent prices in Russellville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Russellville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Russellville is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 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 $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the best rental deals in Russellville, with rents running about 22% lower than January's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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