Most Affordable Cities in Arkansas

The cheapest cities to live in Arkansas ranked by median rent, home values, and more.

# City Median Rent Median Income Home Value Population
1 Pine Bluff, AR $831 $41,250 $86,400 40,436
2 Russellville, AR $835 $48,708 $166,500 29,057
3 Fort Smith, AR $852 $52,692 $168,100 89,496
4 Paragould, AR $883 $56,181 $175,400 29,940
5 Texarkana, AR $893 $47,930 $162,700 29,343
6 Hot Springs, AR $902 $46,441 $156,900 38,023
7 Jacksonville, AR $913 $46,947 $155,300 29,285
8 Jonesboro, AR $926 $52,559 $213,400 79,187
9 Cabot, AR $974 $72,656 $197,000 26,733
10 Conway, AR $986 $58,461 $234,600 66,288
11 Fayetteville, AR $1,003 $59,074 $322,500 97,227
12 Benton, AR $1,003 $69,638 $199,400 35,954
13 Springdale, AR $1,008 $66,044 $237,200 87,388
14 Sherwood, AR $1,011 $79,157 $190,900 32,915
15 North Little Rock, AR $1,028 $51,236 $169,500 64,504
16 Little Rock, AR $1,067 $60,583 $221,200 202,739
17 Rogers, AR $1,182 $82,993 $278,000 71,411
18 Bentonville, AR $1,238 $108,465 $370,700 56,326
19 Bella Vista, AR $1,316 $85,932 $262,400 30,935

Key Takeaways

  • Pine Bluff, AR ranks #1 with a median rent of $831.
  • The top 5 cities are: Pine Bluff, AR; Russellville, AR; Fort Smith, AR; Paragould, AR; Texarkana, AR.
  • Median household income in the #1 city is $41,250, with a population of 40,436.

Methodology

Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.

Read our full methodologyVerify at data.census.gov