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.