2024 · Arkansas
Rental yield in Arkansas
In 2024, the typical rental in Arkansas produced a gross yield of 5.5% — $982/mo median rent against a $216K median home value, ranking 10th of 51 states.
5.5%
Gross rental yield
above the 4.9% U.S. median
$982/mo
Median gross rent
incl. utilities (ACS)
$216K
Median home value
owner-occupied (ACS)
Arkansas metros by yield
Metropolitan areas in Arkansas with at least 65,000 residents, ranked by gross rental yield.
| Metro | Gross yield | Median rent | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TX-AR | 6.0% | $939/mo | $187K |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 5.6% | $1,330/mo | $283K |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | 5.5% | $1,093/mo | $237K |
| Hot Springs, AR | 5.5% | $1,025/mo | $224K |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | 5.3% | $906/mo | $207K |
| Jonesboro, AR | 4.9% | $870/mo | $215K |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | 4.0% | $1,222/mo | $363K |
Frequently asked questions
What is the gross rental yield in Arkansas?
In 2024, Arkansas had a gross rental yield of 5.5% — $982/mo median gross rent against a $216K median home value. That ranks 10th of 51 states (1 = highest yield). Nationally the figure was 4.9%.
Which Arkansas metros have the best rental yield?
Among Arkansas metros covered by the data, gross yield was highest in Texarkana, TX-AR (6.0%), Memphis, TN-MS-AR (5.6%), and Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR (5.5%).
Does this account for expenses or financing?
No. Gross yield is a top-line market screen — it excludes property taxes, insurance, vacancy, management, and financing. Use it to compare markets, then run a specific deal through a cap-rate or cash-flow calculator.
How investors finance deals in Arkansas
Yield shows where the numbers work; our Investor Financing Report for Arkansas shows the rate premium, denial rate, and DSCR lending investors face there.
Run a Arkansas deal
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Gross rental yield = (median gross rent × 12) ÷ median home value. A market screen, not a net return.