salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.4 minutes. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $28,560 a year. That is $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arkansas. It is number 7 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Arkadelphia?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Arkadelphia
| Size | Arkadelphia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $651 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $611 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $899 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,162 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Arkadelphia overall?
Everyday prices in Arkansas overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Arkadelphia, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Arkadelphia
Life in Arkadelphia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Arkadelphia?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $530 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $179,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arkadelphia, AR?
Renting in Arkadelphia costs a median of about $714 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Arkadelphia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $28,560 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Arkadelphia cheap or expensive?
Arkadelphia is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.3% of the typical household income of $52,477. It ranks 7th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Arkadelphia?
The median homeowner in Arkadelphia pays $1,142 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Arkadelphia more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arkansas are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Arkadelphia?
The median home value in Arkadelphia is $179,300, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
10,099 people live in Arkadelphia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.