Rental numbers for Arkansas
3 of 67 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 6.0%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 6.0%
- 67 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $227,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,308/mo
- median across 67 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Jefferson County | $86,000 | $879 | 12.3% | 6.5% | +$1 | n/a |
| Mississippi County | $118,000 | $1,000 | 10.2% | 5.5% | -$99 | n/a |
| Miller County | $170,000 | $1,211 | 8.6% | 4.5% | -$271 | n/a |
| Crittenden County | $168,000 | $1,091 | 7.8% | 3.9% | -$366 | n/a |
| Lonoke County | $230,000 | $1,424 | 7.4% | 3.9% | -$495 | +1.9% |
| Craighead County | $219,000 | $1,335 | 7.3% | 3.8% | -$481 | +2.9% |
| Saline County | $256,000 | $1,560 | 7.3% | 3.9% | -$551 | +6.7% |
| Greene County | $195,000 | $1,163 | 7.2% | 3.6% | -$460 | +5.3% |
| Pulaski County | $212,000 | $1,206 | 6.8% | 3.1% | -$588 | +1.9% |
| Sebastian County | $205,000 | $1,083 | 6.3% | 2.8% | -$620 | +3.5% |
| Faulkner County | $257,000 | $1,357 | 6.3% | 3.1% | -$717 | +2.2% |
| Garland County | $247,000 | $1,228 | 6.0% | 2.8% | -$751 | +4.1% |
| Baxter County | $238,000 | $1,167 | 5.9% | 2.7% | -$740 | n/a |
| Independence County | $180,000 | $875 | 5.9% | 2.3% | -$619 | n/a |
| Johnson County | $187,000 | $884 | 5.7% | 2.2% | -$657 | n/a |
| Crawford County | $222,000 | $1,048 | 5.7% | 2.4% | -$750 | +4.4% |
| White County | $210,000 | $988 | 5.7% | 2.4% | -$709 | +4.4% |
| Washington County | $354,000 | $1,551 | 5.3% | 2.4% | -$1,189 | +1.8% |
| Pope County | $216,000 | $931 | 5.2% | 1.9% | -$815 | +3.1% |
| Benton County | $386,000 | $1,611 | 5.0% | 2.2% | -$1,360 | +1.5% |
| Cleburne County | $261,000 | $1,048 | 4.8% | 1.9% | -$990 | n/a |
| Carroll County | $271,000 | $950 | 4.2% | 1.3% | -$1,159 | n/a |
| Arkansas County | $130,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ashley County | $89,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Boone County | $236,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bradley County | $107,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calhoun County | $138,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chicot County | $98,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clark County | $165,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clay County | $132,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cleveland County | $165,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Columbia County | $142,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Conway County | $177,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cross County | $152,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dallas County | $118,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Desha County | $101,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Drew County | $161,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Franklin County | $180,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fulton County | $193,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Grant County | $219,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hempstead County | $129,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hot Spring County | $165,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Howard County | $163,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Izard County | $175,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jackson County | $98,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lafayette County | $95,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lawrence County | $136,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lee County | $102,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln County | $137,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Little River County | $160,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Logan County | $169,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Madison County | $278,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marion County | $225,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monroe County | $94,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Montgomery County | $219,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada County | n/a | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Newton County | $239,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ouachita County | $103,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Perry County | $193,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phillips County | $50,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pike County | $186,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Poinsett County | $136,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Polk County | $195,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Prairie County | $159,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Randolph County | $146,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Scott County | $173,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Searcy County | $189,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sevier County | $185,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sharp County | $154,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| St. Francis County | $89,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stone County | $194,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Union County | $133,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Van Buren County | $172,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Woodruff County | $86,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yell County | $170,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in Arkansas
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72114North Little Rock | $91,000 | $1,141 | 15.0% | +$212 |
| 71603Pine Bluff | $99,000 | $1,058 | 12.9% | +$65 |
| 72209Little Rock | $114,000 | $1,209 | 12.7% | +$92 |
| 72204Little Rock | $123,000 | $1,093 | 10.7% | -$72 |
| 72904Fort Smith | $118,000 | $1,002 | 10.2% | -$100 |
| 72206Little Rock | $142,000 | $1,132 | 9.6% | -$131 |
| 72118North Little Rock | $137,000 | $1,037 | 9.1% | -$218 |
| 72117North Little Rock | $153,000 | $1,153 | 9.0% | -$249 |
| 71854Texarkana | $166,000 | $1,211 | 8.7% | -$249 |
| 72076Jacksonville | $174,000 | $1,227 | 8.4% | -$291 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +3.6%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $187,458 |
| Aug 2022 | $207,943 |
| Aug 2023 | $211,613 |
| Aug 2024 | $218,072 |
| Aug 2025 | $219,359 |
| Aug 2026 | $227,264 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 0.55%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $2,244/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $1,870 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 12.3
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $252,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is Arkansas good for rental property?
- 3 of 67 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 6.0%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in Arkansas?
- About 0.55% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in Arkansas?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in Arkansas was $1,870. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $2,244 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.